HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 23rd pick in
the 6th round (197th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Third player
selected from Auburn in as many years (Will Herring, Ben Obomanu) and
second Tiger wide receiver selected (Obomanu). First time club has
selected two players from the same school since 2004 (Niko Koutouvides,
and Craig Terrill, Purdue).
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
● Recorded 14 receptions for 136 yards, 10 special teams tackles and one kickoff return for 27 yards in first two NFL seasons.
● Made NFL debut at Arizona (9/16/07), recording first-career reception for six yards.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 23rd pick in the 6th round (197th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Third player selected from Auburn in as many years (Will Herring, Ben Obomanu) and second Tiger wide receiver selected (Obomanu). First time club has selected two players from the same school since 2004 (Niko Koutouvides, and Craig Terrill, Purdue).
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
● Recorded 14 receptions for 136 yards, 10 special teams tackles and one kickoff return for 27 yards in first two NFL seasons.
● Made NFL debut at Arizona (9/16/07), recording first-career reception for six yards.
COLLEGE:
In 50 games at Auburn, Taylor started 33 times. He holds the school career-record with 153 receptions and became only the fourth player in school history to gain over 2,000 yards receiving, totaling 2,098 yards (13.9 avg) with nine touchdowns. He added 139 yards on 14 carries (9.9 avg) and completed one pass attempt for a 28-yard score. He also excelled on the coverage units, recording twelve tackles (9 solos).
PERSONAL:
Attended Carrollton (Ala.) High School. Competed as a three-year starter at quarterback and cornerback. Collected 1,200 all-purpose yards passing and running, throwing for ten touchdowns as a senior. On defense, he recorded 76 tackles and six interceptions, leading his team to 10-2 record. Also competed in track and won the state Class A high jump as a junior. Talented basketball player that averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds as a senior. Business/ Logistics Marketing major. Son of Mary and Joe Walker. Born 4/07/84. Resides in Carrollton, Alabama.
