Keith Taylor (cornerback)

Keith Taylor (born November 20, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers.

Keith Taylor
No. 28 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-20) November 20, 1998
Long Beach, California
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Servite
(Anaheim, California)
College:Washington
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:38
Forced fumbles:1
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and high school

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

Taylor was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 166th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[8]

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".
  3. "UW Huskies spring practice notes: Cornerback Keith Taylor continues solid spring with pick six". Seattle Times. April 11, 2018.
  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.
  6. "Former UW Huskies corner Keith Taylor's NFL draft stock could soar after turning heads at the Senior Bowl". Seattle Times. February 18, 2021.
  7. "Panthers draft cornerback Keith Taylor in fifth round". Panthers.com. May 1, 2021.
  8. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors.
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