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Curtis Taylor (American football)

For the Australian footballer, see Curtis Taylor (Australian footballer). For the baseball player, see Curtis Taylor (baseball).

Curtis Taylor
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Taylor at 49ers training camp in August 2010
No. 28, 27, 25
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1985-07-13) July 13, 1985 (age 39)
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is an American former professional 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 was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

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

On January 5, 2012, Taylor signed a future/reserve contract with the Oakland Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

The 49ers re-signed Taylor to the team's practice squad on December 26, 2012.[3]

Arizona Cardinals

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]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Taylor signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 21, 2015.[7] He was released on June 12, 2015.[8]

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

  1. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "49ers Trim Roster to 53". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Report: Cardinals sign safety Curtis Taylor
  5. ^ Twitter / AZCardinals: The #AZCardinals have placed safety @Mathieu_Era on IR and have elevated safety Curtis Taylor from practice squad to the active roster.
  6. ^ "Cardinals Cut To 53". Archived from the original on September 1, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "BOMBERS SIGN DB CURTIS TAYLOR". bluebombers.com. May 21, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Hodge, John (June 15, 2015). "Bombers Make Eleven Cuts (And What They Mean)". 3downnation.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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