Terrance Taylor (American football)

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Terrance Taylor
Personal information
Born: (1986-05-14) May 14, 1986 (age 37)
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Muskegon (MI)
College:Michigan
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL draft:2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 136
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:84.5
Sacks:23.0
Forced fumbles:15
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Terrance Terlie Taylor (born May 14, 1986) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. In high school, he won the state title in wrestling.

Taylor has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, and Pittsburgh Power.

Professional career[edit]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

Taylor was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (136th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.[1] He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 5.

Carolina Panthers[edit]

Taylor was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers on October 14, 2009, only to be released on October 20.

Detroit Lions[edit]

Taylor was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions on December 15, 2009. He was released on December 20, only to be re-signed to the practice squad on December 23.

After his contract expired following the 2009 season, the Lions re-signed Taylor to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on April 26, 2010.

Spokane Shock[edit]

Taylor was signed by the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League on January 20, 2011.

Pittsburgh Power[edit]

Taylor was traded to the Pittsburgh Power on May 29, 2011. He made his Power debut on June 11, 2011, against the Tampa Bay Storm.

Spokane Shock (second stint)[edit]

Taylor returned to the Spokane Shock for the 2013 season and stayed through to the 2015 season.[2]

Orlando Predators[edit]

On March 23, 2016, Taylor was claimed off reassignment by the Orlando Predators.

West Michigan Ironmen[edit]

On March 1, 2017, Taylor signed with the West Michigan Ironmen of Champions Indoor Football.

Baltimore Brigade[edit]

On May 25, 2017, Taylor was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.

Columbus Destroyers[edit]

On March 6, 2019, Taylor was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. ^ Jim Meehan (April 30, 2015). "Spokane Shock nose guard Terrance Taylor energizes team". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

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