Derrick Taylor
American football player (born 1964)
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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]
PositionDefensive back
BornMarch 15, 1964
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight186 lb (84 kg)
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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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Early life
Taylor attended Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.[2]
College career
While at North Carolina State University 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]
