Keith Taylor (cornerback)

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Keith Taylor
No. 39 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-20) November 20, 1998 (age 25)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Servite
(Anaheim, California)
College: Washington (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 5 / pick: 166
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:67
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Keith Taylor (born November 20, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.

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Early life

Taylor grew up in Long Beach, California, and initially attended St. John Bosco High School before transferring to Servite High School after his sophomore year. [1] He was named first-team All-Trinity League and second-team All-Orange County by the Orange County Register . [2]

College career

Taylor appeared in 12 games as a true freshman, playing on special teams and as a reserve defensive back. [3] He started two games as a sophomore. [4] He started all 13 of Washington's games as a junior and finished the year with 59 tackles with two tackles for loss and five passes broken up. [5] Taylor started all four of the Huskies games in the 2020 season, which was abbreviated due to Covid-19. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		187 lb
(85 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.53 s1.58 s2.64 s4.27 s6.85 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [7] [8] [9]

Carolina Panthers

Taylor was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 166th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. [10] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [11]

On August 29, 2023, Taylor was waived by the Panthers. [12]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 31, 2023, Taylor was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. [13] Taylor became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. [14] Taylor signed a reserve/futures contract with Kansas City on February 14, 2024. [15]

Taylor was waived by the Chiefs on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22.

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References

  1. ↑ Falato, Nick (January 25, 2021). "2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: CB Keith Taylor, Washington". SI.com .
  2. ↑ "Huskies sign 17, including eight 4-star recruits". Sportspress Northwest. February 2, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jude, Adam (April 11, 2018). "UW Huskies spring practice notes: Cornerback Keith Taylor continues solid spring with pick six". Seattle Times . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Caple, Christian (March 4, 2019). "Washington CB Keith Taylor Jr. is all about his business – and in 2019, that could mean a starring role". The Athletic .
  5. ↑ Caple, Christian (July 15, 2020). "Washington's most important players: No. 9 Keith Taylor". The Athletic . Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Vorel, Mike (February 18, 2021). "Former UW Huskies corner Keith Taylor's NFL draft stock could soar after turning heads at the Senior Bowl". Seattle Times . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Keith Taylor Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Keith Taylor College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Keith Taylor 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ Wilcox, Ryan (May 1, 2021). "Panthers draft cornerback Keith Taylor in fifth round". Panthers.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  11. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  13. ↑ Lazarczyk, Logan (August 31, 2023). "Chiefs signed two proven veterans to practice squad on Wednesday". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  14. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ Foote, Jordan (February 15, 2024). "Chiefs Sign Eight Players to Futures Contracts". Sports Illustrated Kansas City Chiefs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad and Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024.
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