Derrick Taylor

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Derrick Taylor
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1964-03-15) March 15, 1964 (age 61)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Charlotte Catholic
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College: NC State (1983–1986)
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Games started:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derrick Howard Taylor (born March 15 1964) is an American former professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL), who played for the New Orleans Saints during the 1987 NFL season. He played college football at NC State. [1]

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Early life

Taylor attended Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. [2]

College career

While at NC State his senior year, he recorded six interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown. [3]

Professional career

During the 1987 strike shortened NFL season, Taylor made three game appearances and three starts for the New Orleans Saints. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Derrick Taylor Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  2. ↑ Peeler, Tim. (April 7, 2021). Jim Oddo leaves behind important legacy at NC State Wolfpack football. ncstate.rivals.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ Derrick Taylor College Stats. Sports-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  4. ↑ Derrick Taylor Pro Football Archives. profootballarchives.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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