Ed Taylor
CB
| Height: | 6'0" |
| Weight: | 176 lbs |
| Age: | 53 |
| Years With Jets: | 1975-79 |
| College: | Memphis State |
PRO: Started every preseason and regular season game at right cornerback in 1977 ... steady performer...a hard hitter who finished 10th on squad in tackles with 41 solos and eight assists ...had one interception in first Baltimore game ...tied Billy Hardee for team lead with nine passes defensed ...tied for team lead with two interceptions in 1976 and topped club with 11 passes defensed ...was chosen Jets' rookie of the year by New York writers in 1975when he started five games at strong safety, three at FS and one at RCB...became regular RCB in 1976.
PERSONAL: Wife Ava...daughter Audrey l...majored in secondary education ... outstanding track man ...set Memphis State 440-yard record of 47.2 seconds ...member of NCAA championship 440 relay team ...selected track All-America by U.S. Track Coaches Association ... hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
From 1978 Jets yearbook.
