Billy Taylor (born July 6, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL draft.
As the starting running back for the Giants, he led the team in rushing in 1979 and 1980.
The Jets picked him up after the Giants waived him in 1981, but they cut him three weeks later when they needed to add a defensive lineman to replace the injured Marty Lyons.
[2] Taylor went on to become a corporate trainer for Hunter Douglas, and involved with charities.
[3][4] Billy Taylor was a successful broadcast journalist after playing football.