The Chargers selected him in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, in which he was considered one of the top safety prospects.

During his career he started 33 of 49 games and recorded 160 tackles, four interceptions and a sack.

Taylor was selected in the third round with the 73rd overall pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 2012 NFL draft.

His older brother is safety Curtis Taylor,[citation needed] who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft after also playing for LSU.

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