Derrick Taylor

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.^[1]

Derrick Taylor

No. 22
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1964-03-15) March 15, 1964 (age 61) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, North Carolina)
College	NC State (1983–1986)
NFL draft	1987: undrafted
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1987) Calgary Stampeders (1988–1989)
Career NFL statistics
Games played 3 Games started 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Taylor attended Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.^[2]

College career

While at NC State his senior year, he recorded six interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.^[3]

Professional career

During the 1987 strike shortened NFL season, Taylor made three game appearances and three starts for the New Orleans Saints.^[4]