| Demetrius Taylor | |
| Current Team: | Birmingham Stallions |
| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| Birth Date: | 27 May 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 295 |
| High School: | Miami Northwestern Senior (FL) |
| College: | Appalachian State |
| Undraftedyear: | 2022 |
| Pastteams: |
|
| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: |
|
| Pfr: | TaylDe02 |
Demetrius Latron Taylor (born May 27, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Appalachian State.
Taylor played at Appalachian State from 2017–2021.[1] He led the Sun Belt Conference with three forced fumbles in the 2019 season.[2]
Taylor signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, following the 2022 NFL draft.[3] He made the Lions' final 53-man roster out of training camp.[4] He was waived on October 27, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[6] He was released on May 10, 2023.[7] Taylor was suspended for the entire 2023 NFL season due to violating the league's gambling policy.[8]
On April 18, 2024, Taylor was reinstated by the NFL.[9]
On May 28, 2024, Taylor was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[10] He was released on June 2, 2024.[11]
On July 23, 2024, Taylor signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[12]