Taylor Otte Taylor Otte 6'1" | MB/OH Iowa City West | 2028 State IA has been a key player for the Trojans so far this season. Otte brings a powerful presence at the net, showcasing big swings and even bigger blocks. She keeps her opponents on their toes and always makes them second-guess her next move.

Otte has been one of the most improved players in Iowa’s 2028 Class during the last year. She played a key role in Iowa City West reaching the state tournament last year for the first time since 2016. She followed that up by helping Iowa Premier advance to the USAV Nationals in the open division during the summer. Otte is a powerful two-way middle with the opportunity to add even more physicality to her game as she matures. She finishes points with a flourish and throws up an intimidating block. A good feel for match flow and strong connection with her setters adds to her efficiency. It’s just a matter of time before she finds a home on the next level.

It feels like just a matter of time before Otte picks up college opportunities in line with her ability and potential. Schools on the next level are showing interest and playing host to her on campus visits. It makes a lot of sense considering her steady and impressive ascent as an impactful two-way middle. Otte was excellent in helping Iowa City West advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2016 last fall. She followed that up with a strong performance against some of the country’s top competition with Iowa Premier 16-1 this club campaign. Otte is a powerful attacker that’s improving her reads and effectiveness. More consistency is coming with the block, too. She’s a good athlete that moves well laterally.

Otte’s biggest strength is her willingness to swing in any gap imaginable. Opposing teams have trouble tracking Otte when she’s allowed to dictate her routes in first-ball situations. Her “back quick” is particularly lethal and has given Iowa Premier 16-1 some excellent variety in three-hitter lineups. Iowa City West took full advantage of Otte’s snappy right arm last fall, yielding over 200 kills on a team-best 0.329 hitting clip. She has been similarly efficient on the club side and soared again during last weekend’s championship run.

Otte has been one of the state’s biggest risers during the last year. She broke out as a freshman at Williamsburg in 2024, shined in the middle of the net for United’s top club team in her age group and then helped Iowa City West return to the state tournament last fall for the first time since 2016. This club season, she’s lining up with the state’s top 16U squad in Iowa Premier, which will be at Triple Crown this weekend. The high-level of competition will only make Otte that much more attractive to college coaches. Early-season highlights reveal that she’s continued her ascent as a volleyball prospect. Power and precision stand out as key assets for Otte, a two-way presence in the middle. A heavy swing puts the ball down with authority. Timing, long arms and leaping ability lead to an intimidating block.