Terry Taylor was drafted No. 22 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Southern Illinois. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 403rd at Southern Illinois
The pick
How Terry Taylor came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 403rd among Southern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2357% of career value
- Final season
- 199511 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Terry Taylor.
California
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
BYU
Other DB picks from Southern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Terry Taylor in the 1984 NFL Draft
Terry Taylor is a Defensive back out of Southern Illinois selected No. 22 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1984 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Southern Illinois has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Terry Taylor drafted?
Terry Taylor was selected No. 22 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/terry-taylor.
What college did Terry Taylor play for?
Terry Taylor played college football at Southern Illinois in the MVFC. See every Southern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-illinois-salukis.
How did Terry Taylor's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/terry-taylor.