Johnathan Taylor
American football player (born 1979)
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Johnathan Ryan Taylor (born August 29, 1979) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions out of Montana State University in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft.[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).
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Taylor in 2009 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 29, 1979 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Montana State University |
| NFL draft | 2002: 4th round, 134th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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]
