From Mortlake in Victoria, Taylor attended high school at Mercy Regional College, Camperdown.

[2] At only 173 cm, he drew comparisons with North Melbourne player Brent "Boomer" Harvey due to his ability to cut sides up throughout the middle of the ground with his pace and elite endurance.

[3] Despite having an interrupted pre-season due to a foot injury, Taylor played all 22 games for Brisbane in his debut season.

At the conclusion of the 2019 AFL season, Taylor was traded to Sydney in exchange for pick 48.

[4] Taylor played 12 games for Sydney before being delisted at the end of the 2022 season.