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| college = [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]]
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
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'''Shakial Taylor''' (born December 27, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Kansas]].
'''Shakial Taylor''' (born December 27, 1996) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Kansas]].


==College career==
==College career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
Taylor signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greever |first=Tyler |date=May 7, 2019 |title=Colts sign former KU CB Shak Taylor as undrafted free agent |url=https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/Colts-sign-former-KU-CB-Shak-Taylor-as-undrafted-free-agent-509605721.html |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=WIBW.com}}</ref> Despite having a great preseason & training camp, he was waived due to a concussion injury at the final cuts of training camp. Taylor took an injury settlement and couldn't sign back with the Colts until week 5. He was re-signed in week 5 to the team's practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colts Sign CB Shakial Taylor To The Practice Squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-cb-shakial-taylor-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}</ref>
Taylor signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greever |first=Tyler |date=May 7, 2019 |title=Colts sign former KU CB Shak Taylor as undrafted free agent |url=https://www.wibw.com/content/sports/Colts-sign-former-KU-CB-Shak-Taylor-as-undrafted-free-agent-509605721.html |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=WIBW.com}}</ref> Despite having a great preseason & training camp, he was waived due to a concussion-related injury during the final cuts of training camp. Taylor took an injury settlement and couldn't sign back with the Colts until Week 5. He was re-signed in Week 5 to the team's practice squad, replacing [[Jalen Collins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colts Sign CB Shakial Taylor To The Practice Squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-cb-shakial-taylor-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> Taylor was promoted to the active roster on October 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=October 5, 2019 |title=Colts elevate CB Shakial Taylor to the active roster |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/05/indianapolis-colts-elevate-shakial-taylor-active-roster/ |website=Colts Wire}}</ref> He made his NFL debut on October 6 against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], making one tackle and breaking up a pass.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caliz |first=Mateo |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Key Match-ups Revisited: Colts vs Chiefs Week 5 |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2019/10/8/20904928/key-match-ups-revisited-colts-vs-chiefs-week-5 |access-date=October 9, 2019 |website=StampedeBlue.com |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> He was waived on November 25, while [[Picasso Nelson|Picasso Nelson Jr.]] was signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Colts Sign CB Picasso Nelson Jr. To Practice Squad; Waive CB Shakial Taylor |url=https://www.colts.com/news/picasso-nelson-jr-practice-squad-shakial-taylor-roster-moves |website=Colts.com}}</ref>
He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=October 5, 2019 |title=Colts elevate CB Shakial Taylor to the active roster |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/05/indianapolis-colts-elevate-shakial-taylor-active-roster/ |website=Colts Wire}}</ref> Taylor made his NFL debut on October 6, 2019 against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], making one tackle and breaking up a pass.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caliz |first=Mateo |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Key Match-ups Revisited: Colts vs Chiefs Week 5 |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2019/10/8/20904928/key-match-ups-revisited-colts-vs-chiefs-week-5 |access-date=October 9, 2019 |website=StampedeBlue.com |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> He was waived on November 25, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Colts Sign CB Picasso Nelson Jr. To Practice Squad; Waive CB Shakial Taylor |url=https://www.colts.com/news/picasso-nelson-jr-practice-squad-shakial-taylor-roster-moves |website=Colts.com}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
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===New York Giants===
===New York Giants===
On July 28, 2020, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Giants]]. When he opted out, the Giants tried to waive him afterwards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Giants claim CB Shakial Taylor off waivers |work=Giants.com |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-claim-cb-shakial-taylor-off-waivers |access-date=July 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=August 2, 2020 |title=Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit |url=https://www.giants.com/news/leonard-williams-non-football-injury-hamstring-80-man-roster-limit |website=Giants.com}}</ref> He chose to High-Risk opt-out of the [[2020 NFL season]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], severe asthma, and family members passing away. He was reinstated to the Giants' roster on their opt-out reserve list on August 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=August 25, 2020 |title=Joel Heath, Shakial Taylor added to opt-out list, bringing total to 69 |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/25/joel-heath-shakial-taylor-added-to-opt-out-list-bringing-total-to-69/ |access-date=August 26, 2020}}</ref> On February 12, 2021 Taylor was waived by the Giants.
On July 28, 2020, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Giants]] and the team waived him five days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Giants claim CB Shakial Taylor off waivers |work=Giants.com |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-claim-cb-shakial-taylor-off-waivers |access-date=July 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=August 2, 2020 |title=Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit |url=https://www.giants.com/news/leonard-williams-non-football-injury-hamstring-80-man-roster-limit |website=Giants.com}}</ref> He chose to opt-out of the [[2020 NFL season]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and was reinstated to the Giants' roster on their opt-out reserve list on August 25, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=August 25, 2020 |title=Joel Heath, Shakial Taylor added to opt-out list, bringing total to 69 |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/25/joel-heath-shakial-taylor-added-to-opt-out-list-bringing-total-to-69/ |access-date=August 26, 2020}}</ref> He was waived after the season on February 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |author=Salomone, Dan |title=Giants waive WR Da'Mari Scott, DB Shakial Taylor |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-waive-wr-da-mari-scott-db-shakial-taylor |website=Giants.com |date=February 12, 2021 |access-date=February 23, 2021}}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On February 16, 2021, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles claim Shakial Taylor off of waivers|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/16/eagles-claim-shakial-taylor-off-of-waivers/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=February 16, 2021}}</ref>
On February 16, 2021, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles claim Shakial Taylor off of waivers|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/16/eagles-claim-shakial-taylor-off-of-waivers/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=February 16, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on August 5, 2021.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Taylor is the nephew of NFL cornerback [[Robert Nelson (American football)|Robert Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirby |first=Jon |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Shakial Taylor plans to sign with Kansas |url=https://kansas.rivals.com/news/shakial-taylor-plans-to-sign-with-kansas |access-date=October 9, 2019 |website=JayhawkSlant.com |publisher=[[Rivals.com]]}}</ref>
Taylor is the nephew of NFL cornerback [[Robert Nelson (defensive back)|Robert Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirby |first=Jon |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Shakial Taylor plans to sign with Kansas |url=https://kansas.rivals.com/news/shakial-taylor-plans-to-sign-with-kansas |access-date=October 9, 2019 |website=JayhawkSlant.com |publisher=[[Rivals.com]]}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://kuathletics.com/roster/shakial-taylor/ Kansas Jayhawks bio]
*[https://kuathletics.com/roster/shakial-taylor/ Kansas Jayhawks bio]
*[https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/shakial-taylor/ Indianapolis Colts bio]

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Latest revision as of 22:30, 6 November 2024

Shakial Taylor
No. 47
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-27) December 27, 1996 (age 28)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Chaparral
(Scottsdale, Arizona)
College:Kansas
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:7
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Shakial Taylor (born December 27, 1996) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Kansas.

College career

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Taylor began his collegiate career at South Dakota State, playing for one year before transferring to Mesa Community College. In his only year at Mesa, Taylor broke up 18 passes with an interception and 42 total tackles. He transferred to the University of Kansas for his final two seasons of eligibility over offers from Arizona State, Memphis, UNLV, New Mexico, and Middle Tennessee State.[1] In his first season with the Jayhawks, Taylor started the first nine games of the season before suffering season-ending injury and made 22 tackles with six pass-breakups.[2] As a senior, Taylor recorded 47 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), seven passes defensed and two forced fumbles.[3]

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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Taylor signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2019.[4] Despite having a great preseason & training camp, he was waived due to a concussion-related injury during the final cuts of training camp. Taylor took an injury settlement and couldn't sign back with the Colts until Week 5. He was re-signed in Week 5 to the team's practice squad, replacing Jalen Collins.[5] Taylor was promoted to the active roster on October 5.[6] He made his NFL debut on October 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, making one tackle and breaking up a pass.[7] He was waived on November 25, while Picasso Nelson Jr. was signed to the practice squad.[8]

Denver Broncos

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On November 26, 2019, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[9]

Taylor signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020.[10] He was waived on July 27, 2020.[11]

New York Giants

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On July 28, 2020, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants and the team waived him five days later.[12][13] He chose to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was reinstated to the Giants' roster on their opt-out reserve list on August 25, 2020.[14] He was waived after the season on February 12, 2021.[15]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On February 16, 2021, Taylor was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[16] He was waived on August 5, 2021.

Personal life

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Taylor is the nephew of NFL cornerback Robert Nelson.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Benton (December 13, 2016). "Pair of juco defenders commit to KU football". KUSports.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Johnson, Jack; Treadwell, Mandy (September 13, 2018). "Football Gameday: Kansas vs. Rutgers". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  3. ^ "Colts' Shakial Taylor: Joining Indianapolis". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. May 5, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  4. ^ Greever, Tyler (May 7, 2019). "Colts sign former KU CB Shak Taylor as undrafted free agent". WIBW.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  5. ^ "Colts Sign CB Shakial Taylor To The Practice Squad". Colts.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  6. ^ Hickey, Kevin (October 5, 2019). "Colts elevate CB Shakial Taylor to the active roster". Colts Wire.
  7. ^ Caliz, Mateo (October 8, 2019). "Key Match-ups Revisited: Colts vs Chiefs Week 5". StampedeBlue.com. SB Nation. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  8. ^ "Colts Sign CB Picasso Nelson Jr. To Practice Squad; Waive CB Shakial Taylor". Colts.com. November 25, 2019.
  9. ^ "Broncos claim DB Shakial Taylor off waivers from Colts". DenverBroncos.com. November 26, 2019.
  10. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 18, 2020). "Elijah Wilkinson, Mike Purcell highlight list of Broncos to sign tenders". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. ^ DiLalla, Aric (July 27, 2020). "Broncos make a series of roster moves". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (July 28, 2020). "Giants claim CB Shakial Taylor off waivers". Giants.com. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  13. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 2, 2020). "Giants reach NFL's new 80-man roster limit". Giants.com.
  14. ^ Williams, Charean (August 25, 2020). "Joel Heath, Shakial Taylor added to opt-out list, bringing total to 69". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Salomone, Dan (February 12, 2021). "Giants waive WR Da'Mari Scott, DB Shakial Taylor". Giants.com. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  16. ^ Alper, Josh (February 16, 2021). "Eagles claim Shakial Taylor off of waivers". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  17. ^ Kirby, Jon (December 13, 2016). "Shakial Taylor plans to sign with Kansas". JayhawkSlant.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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