Early years

Taylor was born in San Diego, California. He attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, and played high school football for the Helix Highlanders.

College career

Taylor attended the Boise State University, where he played for the Boise State Broncos football team from 2008 to 2012. During his college career, he had 132 tackles, seven interceptions and four sacks. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) selection.

Taylor was also a track and field athlete for Boise State, and recorded a personal best in the 100 meters of 10.72 seconds in 2012.

Professional Career

Miami Dolphins

Taylor was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 53rd overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. On May 21, 2013, Taylor underwent sports hernia surgery.

Cleveland Browns

On April 30, 2016, Taylor was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with the 250th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft for the Browns' 223rd pick in the same draft.

[ Source: Wikipedia ]