Chester Taylor

Rushing attempts:	1,160
Rushing yards:	4,740
Rushing touchdowns:	26
Receptions:	299
Receiving yards:	2,324
Receiving touchdowns:	6

Chester Taylor
	Taylor takes a handoff from Brad Johnson in 2006
No. 29
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	September 22, 1979 (age 44); River Rouge, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	River Rouge (MI)
College:	Toledo (1998–2001)
NFL draft:	2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207
Career history
	Baltimore Ravens (2002–2005); Minnesota Vikings (2006–2009); Chicago Bears (2010); Arizona Cardinals (2011);
Career highlights and awards
	Third-team All-American (2001); Hula Bowl North MVP (2002); Motor City Bowl MVP (2001);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:
Rushing attempts:	1,160
Rushing yards:	4,740
Rushing touchdowns:	26
Receptions:	299
Receiving yards:	2,324
Receiving touchdowns:	6
	Player stats at NFL.com

Last updated March 09, 2024

Chester Lamar Taylor (born September 22, 1979), also known by his nickname "Che Tay", is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. In 2006, he signed with the Minnesota Vikings and played four seasons before signing with the Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of Toledo.

Early years

Taylor was a four-time all-state running back and sprinter at River Rouge High School before attending the University of Toledo. While at Toledo, Taylor set school records for rushing yards and touchdowns.^[1] In 2001, he led the Rockets to an impressive victory over in-state rival Cincinnati Bearcats in the Motor City Bowl, giving Toledo their first bowl win since the 1995 Las Vegas Bowl. He was named the MVP of the game with 31 (Motor City Bowl Record) carries for 190 yards (then a Motor City Bowl Record) and a touchdown.^[2] In track, Taylor competed in the 100-meter dash and recorded a PR of 11.14 seconds.

Taylor ranked seventh in nation for the 2001 season with 1,492 rushing yards (268 attempts, 5.3 yards-per-carry) and 20 touchdowns. He also hauled in 26 receptions for 242 yards and three touchdowns, with a longest reception of 43 yards.

Taylor was named North Team MVP in the 2002 Hula Bowl.

College statistics

Toledo Rockets
Season	GP	Rushing
Season	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
1998	10	103	570	5.5	5
1999	11	182	1,176	6.5	12
2000	11	250	1,470	5.9	18
2001	11	268	1,430	5.3	20
Career	43	803	4,646	5.8	55

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Taylor was taken with the 35th pick in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.^[3] He spent four years backing up Jamal Lewis, seeing minimal yet increasing playing time throughout his tenure with the team. He also developed himself as a receiving threat, making him the Ravens third down back.

Minnesota Vikings

Taylor was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a four-year, $14.1 million contract on March 12, 2006.^[4] On October 22, 2006, Taylor set a Vikings franchise record for longest run from scrimmage when he ran for a 95-yard touchdown in the third quarter, which is also an NFL record for the longest run in the 3rd quarter, against the Seattle Seahawks. He also broke 1000 rushing yards for the first time in his NFL career. Taylor and Adrian Peterson were considered one of the NFL's top running back tandems.

Chicago Bears

Taylor was signed by the Chicago Bears to a four-year, $12.5 million contract on March 5, 2010.^[5] In 2010, Taylor shared carries with running back Matt Forte. His stats fell compared to his times with the Ravens and Vikings and rushed for only 267 yards on 112 carries for a 2.4 yard average.^[6]

Taylor was released by Chicago during final cuts on September 3, 2011.

Arizona Cardinals

Taylor was claimed via waivers for a one-year contract by the Arizona Cardinals on September 4, 2011.^[7]

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
Year	Team	GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2002	BAL	15	2	33	122	3.7	17	0	14	129	9.2	20	2
2003	BAL	16	1	63	276	4.4	32	2	20	132	6.6	23	0
2004	BAL	16	4	160	714	4.5	47	2	30	184	6.1	23	0
2005	BAL	15	1	117	487	4.2	52	0	41	292	7.1	20	1
2006	MIN	15	15	303	1,216	4.0	95	6	42	288	6.9	24	0
2007	MIN	14	8	157	844	5.4	84	7	29	281	9.7	50	0
2008	MIN	16	1	101	399	4.0	21	4	45	399	8.9	47	2
2009	MIN	16	0	94	338	3.6	25	1	44	389	8.8	33	1
2010	CHI	16	1	112	267	2.4	24	3	20	139	7.0	18	0
2011	ARI	12	1	20	77	3.9	34	1	14	91	6.5	17	0
		151	34	1,160	4,740	4.1	95	26	299	2,324	7.8	50	6

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
Year	Team	GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2003	BAL	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	2	19	9.5	16	0
2008	MIN	1	0	12	48	4.0	11	0	5	36	7.2	10	0
2009	MIN	2	0	10	51	5.1	14	0	5	34	6.8	11	0
2010	CHI	2	0	14	46	3.3	11	2	1	12	12.0	12	0
		6	0	36	145	4.0	14	2	13	101	7.8	16	0

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References

↑ "Chester Taylor #29". nflplayers.com. Retrieved 2007-05-20.
↑ Spadafore, Jim (December 30, 2001). "Toledo wins behind Taylor". Detroit News. pp. 1D, 4D.
↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
↑ "Vikings make splash, land RB Taylor, K Longwell". ESPN.com. March 12, 2006. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
↑ Dickerson, Jeff (March 5, 2010). "Bears sign Taylor to 4-year deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
↑ LeGere, Bob (July 29, 2011). "Pay that man his money". Daily Herald . Retrieved August 15, 2011.
↑ "Cardinals sign RB Chester Taylor". ESPN.com. AP. September 5, 2011.

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[NFLPlayers-1] "Chester Taylor #29". nflplayers.com. Retrieved 2007-05-20.

[2] Spadafore, Jim (December 30, 2001). "Toledo wins behind Taylor". Detroit News. pp. 1D, 4D.

[3] "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.

[4] "Vikings make splash, land RB Taylor, K Longwell". ESPN.com. March 12, 2006. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[5] Dickerson, Jeff (March 5, 2010). "Bears sign Taylor to 4-year deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

[6] LeGere, Bob (July 29, 2011). "Pay that man his money". Daily Herald . Retrieved August 15, 2011.

[7] "Cardinals sign RB Chester Taylor". ESPN.com. AP. September 5, 2011.

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