Jason Taylor II explained

Jason Taylor II
Currentteam:Los Angeles Rams
Number:25
Position:Safety
Birth Date:30 December 1999
Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:204
High School:Carl Albert
(Midwest City, Oklahoma)
College:Oklahoma State (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:234
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:TaylJa05
Statseason:2023
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statlabel6:Pass deflectionsstatvalue6=

Jason Taylor II (born December 30, 1999) is an American football safety for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State.

Early life

Taylor was born and grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Carl Albert High School.[1] He was named the state Defensive Player of the Year by The Oklahoman as a senior after intercepting nine passes.[2] Taylor committed to play college football at Oklahoma State over offers from Tulsa and SMU.[3]

College career

Taylor played in three games during his true freshman season at Oklahoma State before redshirting the year. He played primarily on special teams as a redshirt freshman. Taylor became a starter one game into his redshirt junior season following an injury to first-string safety Tre Sterling.[4] He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference at the end of the season after recording 48 tackles with 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, four passes defended and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.[5] Taylor made 99 tackles with six interceptions as a redshirt senior and was named first team All-Big 12 and a second team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.[6] After the season he announced that he would enter the 2023 NFL draft.[7]

Professional career

Taylor was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 234th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on September 15, 2023, and later activated on November 25.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Unruh . Jacob . November 9, 2017 . Friday Night Lights: Carl Albert's Jason Taylor II carries father's memory on the field . April 18, 2023 . The Oklahoman.
  2. Web site: Unruh . Jacob . January 6, 2018 . All-State football: How Carl Albert's Jason Taylor II's ball-hawk skills led to big things . April 19, 2023 . The Oklahoman.
  3. Web site: Carl Albert’s Jason Taylor ll Commits To Cowboys. KFOR.com. August 4, 2017. April 19, 2023.
  4. Web site: 'Boy for real, ain't he?': How Oklahoma State safety Jason Taylor II delivers in big moments. Jacob. Unruh. The Oklahoman. September 22, 2021. April 18, 2023.
  5. Web site: Oklahoma State football: Jason Taylor's impact, Jelani McDonald's move. The Oklahoman. October 25, 2022. April 18, 2023.
  6. Web site: Oklahoma State safety Jason Taylor II named to Walter Camp All-American Team. Cody. Nagel. 247Sports.com. December 8, 2022. April 19, 2023.
  7. Web site: Oklahoma State DB Jason Taylor II enters 2023 NFL Draft. Raymond. Lucas Jr.. 247Sports.com. January 7, 2023. April 18, 2023.
  8. Web site: Oklahoma State DB Jason Taylor drafted by Rams in 7th round. The Dallas Morning News. April 29, 2023. May 8, 2023.
  9. RamsNFL . 1702766988429570181 . LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Injured DB Jason Taylor II.