Davion Taylor (born August 5, 1998) American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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for the Colorado Buffaloes and was selected by the

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in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

Taylor was raised in Magnolia, Mississippi, by his

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mother Stephanie Taylor. Taylor attended South Pike High School but did not play

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due to the religious beliefs of his church.

College career

Taylor attended Coahoma Community College before attending the

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. After turning 18 he was given permission by his mother to join the football team. In 2018, Taylor transferred to Colorado. In 2018, he started 10 of 12 games, recording 57 tackles, one sack and one touchdown. As a senior in 2019, he started all 12 games, recording 72 tackles and one sack.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Taylor was drafted by the Eagles in the third round with the 103rd overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. He was placed on

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on December 9, 2020. He was designated to return from injured reserve on December 30, and began practicing with the team again, but the team did not activate him before the end of the season. Taylor took on a starting role with the team in Week 6 of the 2021 season, but was placed on injured reserve on November 24 due to a knee injury. Taylor was released on August 31, 2022, and re-signed to the

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. On February 15, 2023, Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles. On August 6, the Eagles released Taylor.

Chicago Bears

On August 17, 2023, Taylor signed with the

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 26, 2023, Taylor was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 10. On December 20, Taylor was re-signed to the Cardinals practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season, and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.

Ottawa Redblacks

Taylor signed with the

on March 18, 2024.

NFL career statistics

Personal life

Taylor is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bioColorado Buffaloes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, Davion 1998 births Living people American football linebackers American Seventh-day Adventists Arizona Cardinals players Chicago Bears players Coahoma Tigers football players Colorado Buffaloes football players People from McComb, Mississippi Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Mississippi Ottawa Redblacks players Canadian football linebackers Players of Canadian football from Mississippi People from Magnolia, Mississippi