Hilee Taylor facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | July 18, 1986 Laurinburg, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Scotland (Laurinburg, North Carolina) |
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| College: | North Carolina | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221 | ||||||
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Hilee Delano Taylor (born July 18, 1986) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end, a position that helps stop the other team's offense. Hilee was chosen by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL draft.
He played college football for the University of North Carolina. After college, he also played for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Later, he joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Early Life and Football Start
Hilee Taylor started playing football when he was very young, at just 5 years old. This early start helped him develop his skills for a professional career.
College Football Career
Hilee Taylor played college football at the University of North Carolina. In his final year, he was a star player for the Tar Heels team.
He led his team in "sacks," which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He had 10.5 sacks that season, which was one of the best totals in the country. He also made 16 "tackles for loss" and caused three "fumbles," where the offensive player drops the ball.
Professional Football Journey
Joining the NFL
In 2008, Hilee Taylor was picked by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. This meant he was chosen to play for a professional team in the National Football League (NFL).
He played for the Panthers for three seasons, from 2008 to 2010. During his time there, he made four tackles and one sack.
Moving to Other Teams
After the 2011 NFL season, Hilee left the Panthers. He was then picked up by the Detroit Lions. However, he decided not to play for the Lions at that time and announced his retirement from football.
Later, on November 9, he changed his mind and decided to play again. The NFL allowed him to return, but the Lions released him shortly after.
In 2012, Hilee Taylor signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played for them for a season.
Playing in Canada
On March 15, 2013, Hilee signed a two-year contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL), which is a professional football league in Canada.
