Tyrod Taylor facts for kids
Taylor with the Buffalo Bills in 2016
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 3, 1989 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Hampton | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Virginia Tech (2007–2010) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 180 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
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Tyrod Di'allo Taylor (born August 3, 1989) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Baltimore Ravens selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.
In Baltimore, he was the backup quarterback to Joe Flacco. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers. In 2015, Taylor joined the Buffalo Bills and became their starting quarterback. He even made it to the Pro Bowl. In 2017, he helped the Bills reach the playoffs for the first time in 18 years. Later, Taylor played for the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. He often started as quarterback but sometimes had to stop playing due to injuries.
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Early Life and High School Football
Tyrod Taylor grew up in Hampton, Virginia. He was a talented athlete at Hampton High School. He played three sports: football, basketball, and track.
In football, he was the team's quarterback, kick returner, and safety. During his four years as a starter, his team had an amazing record of 34 wins and only 4 losses. He gained 7,690 yards and scored 100 touchdowns. He passed for 5,144 yards and 44 touchdowns. He also ran for 2,546 yards and 56 touchdowns.
When he graduated in 2007, experts rated him as one of the best quarterbacks. He chose to attend Virginia Tech for college.
College Football Career
Freshman Year Highlights
In his first year at Virginia Tech, Tyrod Taylor shared playing time with another quarterback, Sean Glennon. His first college game was against the LSU Tigers in September 2007. He completed 7 of 18 passes for 62 yards and ran for 44 yards, scoring his first college touchdown.
After that game, his coach, Frank Beamer, named him the starter. In his first start, he threw for 287 yards and scored a rushing touchdown. He also helped Virginia Tech beat Florida State for the first time in 20 years. Later that season, he had an ankle injury that made him miss two games. He still finished the year with 1,356 total yards and 11 touchdowns.
Sophomore Season Achievements
Tyrod Taylor was supposed to take a break (redshirt) in 2008. But after Virginia Tech lost a game, he started playing again to help the team's offense. He rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown in his first game back.
He started most games that season. He got another ankle injury during a game against Florida State. Even with injuries, he helped the Hokies win the ACC Championship Game. He was even named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of that game. On January 1, 2009, he led his team to a win in the 2009 Orange Bowl.
Junior and Senior Year Success
In his junior year (2009), Taylor led the Hokies to a 9–3 record in the regular season. They won the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers, finishing with a 10–3 record. He passed for 2,311 yards and 13 touchdowns that season.
His senior year (2010) started with two tough losses. But Taylor led the Hokies to an amazing comeback, winning 11 games in a row. They became the first ACC team in 10 years to finish with a perfect 8–0 record in ACC games. They won the ACC Championship again, beating Florida State. Taylor finished his senior year with 2,743 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. He was named the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Championship Game MVP.
College Statistics Overview
| Season | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Pct | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2007 | Virginia Tech | 11 | 5 | 72 | 134 | 927 | 5 | 3 | 53.7 | 119.7 | 102 | 429 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 2008 | Virginia Tech | 12 | 10 | 99 | 173 | 1,036 | 2 | 7 | 57.2 | 103.2 | 147 | 738 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 2009 | Virginia Tech | 13 | 13 | 136 | 243 | 2,311 | 13 | 5 | 56.0 | 149.4 | 106 | 370 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 2010 | Virginia Tech | 14 | 14 | 188 | 315 | 2,743 | 24 | 5 | 59.7 | 154.8 | 146 | 659 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Career | 50 | 42 | 495 | 865 | 7,017 | 44 | 20 | 57.2 | 137.5 | 501 | 2,196 | 4.4 | 23 | |
Professional Football Journey
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Wonderlic | |
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| 6 ft 0+3⁄4 in (1.85 m) |
217 lb (98 kg) |
32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.51 s | 1.56 s | 2.61 s | 4.09 s | 6.78 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) |
10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) |
15 | |
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Time with the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens picked Tyrod Taylor in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was the 11th quarterback chosen that year. Many teams thought he might play wide receiver, but the Ravens kept him at quarterback.
He played his first regular season game on December 4, 2011. It was a win against the Cleveland Browns. In 2012, he scored his first career touchdown. He also earned a championship ring when the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII. He was the backup quarterback to Joe Flacco during this time.
Becoming a Starter with the Buffalo Bills
On March 12, 2015, Taylor signed with the Buffalo Bills. Before the season started, head coach Rex Ryan named him the starting quarterback. He won the job over other players.
In his first game as a starter, he helped the Bills beat the Colts 27–14. He had a great game against the Miami Dolphins, completing 21 of 29 passes for three touchdowns. In Week 5, he became one of only five NFL quarterbacks to throw for over 100 yards, run for over 70 yards, and catch a pass in one game. His jersey from that game was sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
He set a Bills record for completing 91.7% of his passes in a game. He also set a team record for most passes without an interception. In 2015, he threw for over 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also ran for 568 yards. Because of his great play, he was chosen for the 2016 Pro Bowl.
In 2016, Taylor signed a new contract with the Bills. He continued to play well, throwing for over 3,000 yards again. In 2017, he helped the Bills reach the playoffs for the first time since 1999. This was a huge achievement for the team.
Moving to Other Teams
Cleveland Browns
On March 9, 2018, the Bills traded Taylor to the Cleveland Browns. The Browns had drafted Baker Mayfield as their top pick, but they still chose Taylor to be their starting quarterback. In Week 1, he helped the Browns end a 17-game losing streak, though the game ended in a tie. In Week 3, Taylor got injured, and Mayfield took over as the starter.
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Los Angeles Chargers
In 2019, Taylor signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was reunited with his former coach, Anthony Lynn. In 2020, he was named the Chargers' starting quarterback. However, before the second game, he suffered a rib injury. It was later found that a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung while giving him a painkiller. This injury led to rookie Justin Herbert becoming the starter.
Houston Texans
In 2021, Taylor signed with the Houston Texans. He started the season as the quarterback. In Week 1, he led the Texans to a surprise win over the Jaguars. But in the next game, he got a hamstring injury. He was later replaced by rookie Davis Mills as the starter for the rest of the season.
New York Giants
In 2022, Taylor joined the New York Giants. He played as a backup to Daniel Jones. In one game, he replaced Jones due to an injury but then suffered a concussion himself. In 2023, he again stepped in when Jones was injured. He led the Giants to a win against the Washington Commanders, making history as the first black quarterback to win a game for the Giants since 1925. He played in 11 games and started five that season.
New York Jets
On March 14, 2024, Taylor signed a two-year deal with the New York Jets. He played in two games in 2024. In Week 1, he threw a touchdown pass. In Week 17, he replaced Aaron Rodgers and threw two more touchdowns, preventing a shutout loss for the Jets.
NFL Career Statistics
Regular Season Performance
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | BAL | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 7 | 0 | — | 17 | 29 | 58.6 | 179 | 6.2 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 62.3 | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | −3 | −0.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | BUF | 14 | 13 | 7–6 | 242 | 380 | 63.7 | 3,035 | 8.0 | 63 | 20 | 6 | 99.4 | 104 | 568 | 5.5 | 31 | 4 | 36 | 212 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | BUF | 15 | 15 | 7–8 | 269 | 436 | 61.7 | 3,023 | 6.9 | 84 | 17 | 6 | 89.7 | 95 | 580 | 6.1 | 49 | 6 | 42 | 192 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 | BUF | 15 | 14 | 8–6 | 263 | 420 | 62.6 | 2,799 | 6.7 | 47 | 14 | 4 | 89.2 | 84 | 427 | 5.1 | 32 | 4 | 46 | 256 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 | CLE | 4 | 3 | 1–1–1 | 42 | 85 | 49.4 | 473 | 5.6 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 63.7 | 16 | 125 | 7.8 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAC | 8 | 0 | — | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 33 | 5.5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 120.1 | 10 | 7 | 0.7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAC | 2 | 1 | 1–0 | 16 | 30 | 53.3 | 208 | 6.9 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 75.4 | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | HOU | 6 | 6 | 2–4 | 91 | 150 | 60.7 | 966 | 6.4 | 52 | 5 | 5 | 76.7 | 19 | 151 | 7.9 | 30 | 3 | 13 | 119 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 3 | 0 | — | 6 | 8 | 75.0 | 58 | 7.2 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 94.8 | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYG | 11 | 5 | 2–3 | 116 | 180 | 64.4 | 1,341 | 7.5 | 80 | 5 | 3 | 89.1 | 38 | 197 | 5.2 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 94 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYJ | 2 | 0 | — | 17 | 22 | 77.3 | 119 | 5.4 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 94 | 58 | 29–28–1 | 1,085 | 1,752 | 61.9 | 12,254 | 7.0 | 84 | 68 | 29 | 88.9 | 407 | 2,281 | 5.6 | 49 | 19 | 177 | 1,006 | 30 | 6 | |
Postseason Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | BAL | 0 | 0 | — | DNP | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | BAL | 0 | 0 | — | DNP | |||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | BAL | 0 | 0 | — | DNP | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | BUF | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 17 | 37 | 45.9 | 134 | 3.6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 44.2 | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 0 | 0 | — | DNP | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 17 | 37 | 45.9 | 134 | 3.6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 44.2 | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
Buffalo Bills Team Records
Tyrod Taylor holds several records for the Buffalo Bills:
- Highest completion percentage in a single game: 91.7%
- Most consecutive pass attempts without an interception: 222
He also previously held these Bills records:
- Most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback: 79 yards
- Most rushing yards in a season by a quarterback: 580 yards
- Most career rushing yards by a quarterback: 1,575 yards
- Highest career passer rating (with 500+ passes thrown): 92.5
- Highest career completion percentage (with 500+ passes thrown): 62.6%
- First quarterback to have three seasons in a row with over 400 rushing yards (2015–2017)
- First quarterback to have two seasons in a row with over 500 rushing yards (2015–2016)
Player Style and Personal Life
Tyrod Taylor is known for his strong work ethic and his ability to escape defenders. He is also praised for not throwing many interceptions. He has one of the lowest turnover rates among quarterbacks with many pass attempts.
Taylor is a Christian and was raised in the faith. In 2020, he donated $25,000 through his foundation to help a food bank during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There was a small discussion about how to say his first name. Most people, including TV announcers, say "TIE-rod." But his mother says "tuh-ROD." Taylor joked that his mother gave him the name "tuh-ROD," but she doesn't call him by his first name.
In June 2024, Tyrod Taylor became part of the ownership group for Westchester SC. This is a professional soccer club.
See also
In Spanish: Tyrod Taylor para niños
