James Robert Taylor (born September 9, 1959) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Baltimore Colts. He played high school football at Somerset High School and college football for the SMU Mustangs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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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 / round: 11 / pick: 280 | ||||||||
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College Career
editSMU
edit1978
editTaylor 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
editTaylor 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
edit1981
editAfter 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
editTaylor 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]
Professional Career
editBaltimore Colts
editTaylor was drafted in the 11th round of the 1983 NFL Draft, 280th overall. His only NFL action in his entire career came in a week 2 loss against the Denver Broncos, where he attempted 2 passes; one was a 20-yard gain, and the second was an interception.
Cleveland Browns
editFollowing a stint as a free agent in 1984, he signed with the Browns, only to be released before the regular season.
Personal Life
editHis son, Cooper Taylor, also played in the NFL.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sports-Reference". sports-reference.com.
- ^ Youngmisuk, Ohm (June 10, 2013). "From heart surgery to Giants minicamp". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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