In Taylor's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he did not appear in any games.[3] In the 2021 season, Taylor would notch 62 tackles with 1.5 being for a loss, a sack, five pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.[4] In the 2022 season, Taylor would total 69 tackles with 4.5 going for a loss, a sack, four pass deflections, and two interceptions.[5] In week seven of the 2023 season, Taylor notched ten tackles with one being for a loss versus Wyoming. For his performance against Wyoming, Taylor was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week.[6] In week nine Taylor would put up ten tackles versus Colorado State.[7] At the conclusion of the 2023 season, Taylor was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award which is awarded to the nation's top defensive back.[8][9] Taylor was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award on December 8.[10] In late January 2024, Taylor received the Pat Tillman Award, given annually by organizers of the East–West Shrine Bowl.[11]
Taylor was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round (223rd overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2024 to begin the season.[16] He was activated on October 12.