| Jim Bob Taylor | |
| Number: | 12 |
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Birth Date: | 9 September 1959 |
| Birth Place: | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 205 |
| High School: | Somerset (Somerset, Texas) |
| Draftyear: | 1983 |
| Draftround: | 11 |
| Draftpick: | 280 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Passing yards |
| Statvalue1: | 20 |
| Statlabel2: | TD-INT |
| Statvalue2: | 0-1 |
| Statlabel3: | Passer rating |
| Statvalue3: | 45.8 |
| Pfr: | T/TaylJi20 |
James Robert Taylor (born September 9, 1959) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Baltimore Colts. He played high school football at Somerset High School and college football for the SMU Mustangs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Taylor would see his first collegiate action in 1978, when he replaced starter Mike Ford, who left with a hamstring injury, against Texas A&M. However, Taylor was not allowed to pass the ball, and Ford returned in the second half.
Taylor took the majority of snaps in 1979. He finished with 1001 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Following the season, he transferred to Georgia Tech.
After redshirting in 1980 due to transfer rules, Taylor did not start the 1981 season. However, he split the snaps with Mike Kelley and Stu Rogers on a 1-10 team.
Taylor was made the starter in 1982 after Kelley left for the NFL. That year, he passed for 1839 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He finished his college career with 3137 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 26 interceptions.[1]
Taylor was drafted in the 11th round of the 1983 NFL Draft, 280th overall. His only NFL action in his entire career came in a week 2 loss against the Denver Broncos, where he attempted 2 passes; one was a 20-yard gain, and the second was an interception.
Following a stint as a free agent in 1984, he signed with the Browns, only to be released before the regular season.
His son, Cooper Taylor, also played in the NFL.[2]