College career

He finished 11th in the 2013 Walter Payton Award Voting.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

2014

Taliaferro was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 138th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. On September 21, 2014, Taliaferro had the first touches of his NFL career rushing 18 times for 91 yards and a touchdown in a week 3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Taliaferro had his first multi-rushing TD game against the Cincinnati Bengals with 2 Touchdowns. Taliaferro was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2014, ending his rookie season. He finished his rookie season with 68 carries for 282 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns in 13 games.

2015

Taliaferro returned in 2015 and would begin the season as the third string running back behind veteran Justin Forsett and rookie Javorius Allen. On October 14, 2015, Taliaferro was added to season-ending injury/reserve after a nagging foot injury plaugued him all season. After playing Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he finished his season with 13 carries for 47 yards in 3 games.

Awards

• May 2014, he shared the SAAC Male Athlete of the Year award for 2014 with Pedro Ribeiro.
• July 2014, he was voted Big South Male Athlete of the Year.

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