Lenny Taylor

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Personal information
Born: (1961-02-15) February 15, 1961 (age 63)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami Southridge (Miami)
College: Tennessee
NFL draft: 1984  / Round: 12 / Pick: 313
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:13
Receiving yards:179
Touchdowns:1
Rush attempt:1
Rush yards:-13
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:67
Yards:732
Touchdowns:11
Tackles:18
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR  ·  ArenaFan.com

Leonard Moore Taylor (born February 15, 1961) is a former wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).

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Biography

Taylor was born Leonard Moore Taylor on February 15, 1961, in Miami, Florida. [1]

Career

Green Bay Packers

Taylor was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1984 NFL Draft and played with the team that season.

Washington Commandos

After sitting out for two seasons, Taylor played for the Washington Commandos of the Arena Football League.

Atlanta Falcons

After two seasons away from the NFL, he played with the Atlanta Falcons during the 1987 NFL season as a scab during the 1987 NFL strike.

Detroit Drive

Taylor joined the Detroit Drive in 1988, helping the team win ArenaBowl II.

He played at the collegiate level at the University of Tennessee.

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References

  1. "Lenny Taylor Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .