Chris Taylor

Christopher Tremayne Taylor (born April 25, 1979) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas A&M, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League and NFL Europe.

Early life Christopher Tremayne Taylor was born on April 25, 1979, in Temple, Texas.

Professional career Taylor was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round, with the 218th overall pick, of the 2001 NFL draft. He was later promoted to the active roster and dressed in four games for the Lions during the 2003 season, recording one catch for five yards, 16 kickoff returns for 237 yards, and 20 punt returns for 145 yards. He was released by the Lions on October 24, 2003.

Taylor signed with the Houston Texans on January 26, 2004. In February 2004, he was allocated to NFL Europe to play for the Amsterdam Admirals. He started all ten games for Amsterdam during the 2004 NFL Europe season, totaling 42 receptions for 573 yards and five touchdowns, 12 kickoff returns for 267 yards, and 17 punt returns for 131 yards. Taylor was released by the Texans on September 5, 2004.