Curtis Taylor (American football)
 Curtis Taylor at 49ers training camp in August 2010 | |||||||
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| Born: | July 13, 1985 Bogalusa, Louisiana | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | LSU | ||||||
| Position: | Safety | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 219 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |||||||
Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. The San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU). He played high school football at Frankliinton High School in Franklinton, Louisiana.
He also played for the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Taylor was drafted in the seventh round, 219th overall pick, by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.[1]
Oakland Raiders
On January 5, 2012, Taylor signed a future/reserve contract with the Oakland Raiders.
Second Stint with 49ers
The 49ers re-signed Taylor to the team's practice squad on December 26, 2012.[2]
Arizona Cardinals
Taylor signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 3, 2013.[3] He was released on August 30, 2013. After re-signing with the team and spending time on the practice squad, Taylor was elevated to the active roster on December 10, 2013, after a season-ending injury to safety Tyrann Mathieu.[4] The Cardinals released Taylor on August 30, 2014.[5]
Personal life
His younger brother is former San Diego Chargers safety, Brandon Taylor, who was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft after also playing for Louisiana State.
References
- ^ 49ers Trim Roster to 53
- ^ Kegley, Scott (December 26, 2012). "49ers Sign Divens, Taylor to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ Report: Cardinals sign safety Curtis Taylor
- ^ Twitter / AZCardinals: The #AZCardinals have placed safety @Mathieu_Era on IR and have elevated safety Curtis Taylor from practice squad to the active roster.
- ^ Cardinals Cut To 53
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