Terrance Terlie Taylor (born May 14, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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. He played

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. In high school, he won the state title in wrestling. Taylor was also a member of the

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, West Michigan Ironmen,

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, and

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Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Taylor was drafted by the

in the fourth round (136th overall) of the

. He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 5.

Carolina Panthers

Taylor was signed to the

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of the

on October 14, 2009, only to be released on October 20.

Detroit Lions

Taylor was signed to the

of the

on December 15, 2009. He was released on December 20, only to be re-signed to the practice squad on December 23. After his contract expired following the 2009 season, the Lions re-signed Taylor to a future contract on January 5, 2010. He was waived on April 26, 2010.

Spokane Shock (first stint)

Taylor was signed by the

of the

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on January 20, 2011.

Pittsburgh Power

Taylor was traded to the Pittsburgh Power on May 29, 2011. He made his Power debut on June 11, 2011, against the

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Spokane Shock (second stint)

Taylor returned to the Shock for the 2013 season and stayed through to the 2015 season.

Orlando Predators

On March 23, 2016, Taylor was claimed off reassignment by the

West Michigan Ironmen

On March 1, 2017, Taylor signed with the West Michigan Ironmen of

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Baltimore Brigade

On May 25, 2017, Taylor was assigned to the

Columbus Destroyers

On March 6, 2019, Taylor was assigned to the

References

External links

Michigan Wolverines bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, Terrance 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Muskegon, Michigan American football defensive tackles Michigan Wolverines football players Indianapolis Colts players Carolina Panthers players Detroit Lions players Spokane Shock players Pittsburgh Power players Orlando Predators players West Michigan Ironmen players Baltimore Brigade players Columbus Destroyers players