Johnathan Taylor

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Johnathan Taylor
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Taylor in 2009
Personal information
Born: (1979-08-29) August 29, 1979 (age 44)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College: Montana State University
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2002  / Round: 4 / Pick: 134
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Johnathan Ryan Taylor (born August 29, 1979) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted out of Montana State University in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. [1] He also spent time with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons, as well as the Los Angeles Avengers, and the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Taylor attended Montana State University and was a member of their football team, the Bobcats, graduating in 2002 with a degree in Health and Human Development. Shortly after retiring from professional football in 2005, he began a master's degree program (Higher Education Administration) at MSU, completing the program in 2009. Taylor later joined and became a staff member of the Montana State athletic department. He currently resides in Bozeman and works as a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson Companies. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ Benoit, Zach (December 12, 2014). "Lockwood students earn $18K for a new playground, get healthy tips from former NFLer". Billings Gazette. Retrieved November 17, 2019.


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