Derrick Taylor
{{Short description|American football player (born 1964)}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Derrick Taylor
| image =
| caption =
| number = 22
| position = Defensive back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|3|15}}
| birth_place = St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 186
| high_school = Charlotte Catholic
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
| college = NC State (1983–1986)
| undraftedyear = 1987
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|1987}})
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|1988|1989}})
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 3
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 3
| pfr = TaylDe20
}}
Derrick Howard Taylor (born March 15 1964) is an American former professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL), who played for the New Orleans Saints during the 1987 NFL season. He played college football at NC State.[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaylDe20.htm Derrick Taylor Stats]. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
Early life
Taylor attended Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.Peeler, Tim. (April 7, 2021). [https://ncstate.rivals.com/news/jim-oddo-leaves-behind-important-legacy-at-nc-state-wolfpack-football Jim Oddo leaves behind important legacy at NC State Wolfpack football]. ncstate.rivals.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
College career
While at NC State his senior year, he recorded six interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/derrick-taylor-3.html Derrick Taylor College Stats]. Sports-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
Professional career
During the 1987 strike shortened NFL season, Taylor made three game appearances and three starts for the New Orleans Saints.[https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/t/tayl03400.html Derrick Taylor Pro Football Archives]. profootballarchives.com. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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Category:American football defensive backs
Category:Charlotte Catholic High School alumni
Category:NC State Wolfpack football players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:NFL replacement players
Category:Calgary Stampeders players
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