Derrick Taylor
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born | March 15, 1964 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, North Carolina) | ||||||
| College | NC State (1983–1986) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1987: undrafted | ||||||
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Derrick Howard Taylor (born March 15, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack. He played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints in 1987.[1]
Early life
[edit]Taylor attended Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.[2]
College career
[edit]While at North Carolina State University his senior year, he recorded six interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.[3]
Professional career
[edit]During the 1987 strike shortened NFL season, Taylor made three game appearances and three starts for the New Orleans Saints.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Derrick Taylor Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ Peeler, Tim. (April 7, 2021). Jim Oddo leaves behind important legacy at NC State Wolfpack football. ncstate.rivals.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ Derrick Taylor College Stats. Sports-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ Derrick Taylor Pro Football Archives. profootballarchives.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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