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Jason Taylor

By James Alder, About.com

Name:

Jason Paul Taylor

Uniform Number: 99

Position:

Defensive End

Current Team:

Miami Dolphins

Other Teams:


Washington Redskins (2008)
Miami Dolphins (1997-2007)

Measurables:


Height: 6-6
Weight: 255
Date of birth: September 1, 1974
Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

High School:

Woodland Hills High School in Churchill, Pennsylvania

College:

Akron

Drafted:

by the Miami Dolphins in round 3 (No. 73 overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Adam Treu, C Nebraska (Oakland Raiders)

Drafted Right Before:

Michael Hamilton LB North Carolina A&T (San Diego Chargers)

Awards
Pro Bowls (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006)
AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2006)

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