Fred Taylor (American football)

Frederick Antwon Taylor (born January 27, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the Florida Gators, earning third-team All-American honors. Taylor was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the ninth overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft, and he played for the Jaguars and New England Patriots of the NFL. Taylor is a member of the 10,000 yard rushing club; his 4.6 yards per carry is sixth highest among members of the club in history.

Fred Taylor
Taylor during the Jaguars' 2008 training camp
No. 28, 21
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1976-01-27) January 27, 1976
Pahokee, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Glades Central (Belle Glade, Florida)
College:Florida (1994–1997)
NFL draft:1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:2,534
Yards per carry:4.6
Rushing yards:11,695
Rushing touchdowns:66
Receptions:290
Receiving yards:2,384
Receiving touchdowns:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Fred is currently a co-host of The Pivot Podcast with friends, Channing Crowder and Ryan Clark.

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