Curtis Taylor (American football)
 Curtis Taylor at 49ers training camp in August 2010 | |||
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Born: | July 13, 1985 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Franklinton (LA) | ||
| College: | LSU | ||
| NFL draft: | 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 219 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |||
Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is a former American football safety who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers 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.
Taylor has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Professional career[edit]
San Francisco 49ers[edit]
Taylor was drafted in the seventh round, 219th overall pick, by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft.[1] He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011.[2]
Oakland Raiders[edit]
On January 5, 2012, Taylor signed a future/reserve contract with the Oakland Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers (second stint)[edit]
The 49ers re-signed Taylor to the team's practice squad on December 26, 2012.[3]
Arizona Cardinals[edit]
Taylor signed with the Arizona Cardinals on April 3, 2013.[4] 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.[5] The Cardinals released Taylor on August 30, 2014.[6]
Personal life[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "49ers Trim Roster to 53". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ^ Kegley, Scott (December 26, 2012). "49ers Sign Divens, Taylor to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
- ^ 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". Archived from the original on September 1, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
External links[edit]
- San Francisco 49ers bio
- LSU Tigers bio Archived December 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine