He played center at Rutgers University and graduated with a degree in communications.
In 1981, his senior year, he was named AP All-East and was selected as the team MVP.
[3] Naylor signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League on November 24, 1982, and played in 17 games during their 1983 Inaugural Season.
He returned in 1984 and played in 18 regular season games and in the playoff loss to the Philadelphia Stars.
[4] In 1985 Naylor sustained an injury to his left leg during the Generals' training camp in Orlando, Florida and was out for the entire season.