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Ryan Taylor

TE

Drafted 218th overall in the 7th round of the 2011 draft, Ryan Taylor arrived from North Carolina. He last played in 2014 with CLE, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 254#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 7, 218th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.2

49th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.14
Hands×0.1+0.04
Volume×0.12-0.88
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3+0.04
Yards/target×0.12+0.07

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands46▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share64▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume5▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014GB46.23
2013GB39.48630
2012GB46.16111
2011GB46.39141

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Ryan Taylor has played in 26 regular-season games, all with GB.

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 45 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with GB: 30 yards and 0 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3DET—41.7
Week 10CIN—43.9
Week 11HOU—42.7

Ryan Taylor — common questions

What position does Ryan Taylor play?
Ryan Taylor is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ryan Taylor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Taylor has played for GB (2011–2014).
Where did Ryan Taylor go to college?
Ryan Taylor played college football at North Carolina.
When was Ryan Taylor drafted?
Ryan Taylor was selected in round 7, 218th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Taylor scored?
Ryan Taylor has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Ryan Taylor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Taylor rated 46.2 for 2014, the 49th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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