Johnathan Taylor

For other people with similar names, see Jonathan Taylor (disambiguation).

Johnathan Ryan Taylor (born August 29, 1979) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions out of Montana State University in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft.^[1] He also spent time with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons, as well as the Los Angeles Avengers, and the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Johnathan Taylor

Taylor in 2009
Personal information
Born:	(1979-08-29) August 29, 1979 (age 45) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
Position:	Defensive end
College:	Montana State University
NFL draft:	2002: 4th round, 134th pick
Career history
Detroit Lions (2002–2003) Los Angeles Avengers (2004) Dallas Cowboys (2004)* Chicago Rush (2005) Atlanta Falcons (2005)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Taylor attended Montana State University and was a member of their football team, the Bobcats, graduating in 2002 with a degree in Health and Human Development. Shortly after retiring from professional football in 2005, he began a master's degree program (Higher Education Administration) at MSU, completing the program in 2009. Taylor later joined and became a staff member of the Montana State athletic department. He currently resides in Bozeman and works as a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson Companies.^[2]