Shannon Taylor (American football)

Shannon Taylor
No. 94, 54, 56
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1972-02-16) February 16, 1972
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolPatrick Henry
(Roanoke, VA)
Fork Union Military Academy (VA)
CollegeVirginia
NFL draft2000: 6th round, 184th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Shannon Andre Taylor (born February 16, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[2]

Taylor was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. He attended both Patrick Henry High School and Fork Union Military Academy. He played collegiate football at the University of Virginia.[2]

Taylor was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft.[3] He was with the Chargers for one year, before spending time with the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Shannon Taylor Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. ^ a b Simmons, Taj (February 7, 2021). "NFL player from Roanoke drafted before Tom Brady talks about his career". WSLS.