Jim Bob Taylor
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San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born | September 9, 1959 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Somerset (Somerset, Texas) | ||||||||
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| NFL draft | 1983: 11th round, 280th overall pick | ||||||||
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James Robert Taylor (born September 9, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played high school football at Somerset High School and college football for the SMU Mustangs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
SMU
1978
Taylor would see his first collegiate action in 1978, when he replaced starter Mike Ford, who left with a hamstring injury, against Texas A&M. However, Taylor was not allowed to pass the ball, and Ford returned in the second half.
1979
Taylor took the majority of snaps in 1979. He finished with 1001 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Following the season, he transferred to Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech
1981
After redshirting in 1980 due to transfer rules, Taylor did not start the 1981 season. However, he split the snaps with Mike Kelley and Stu Rogers on a 1-10 team.
1982
Taylor was made the starter in 1982 after Kelley left for the NFL. That year, he passed for 1839 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He finished his college career with 3137 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions.[1]