John Taylor was drafted No. 76 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Delaware State. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 571st at Delaware State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How John Taylor came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Delaware State
MEAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 571st among Delaware State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 57100% of career value
- Final season
- 19959 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of John Taylor.
UCLA
Kansas
South Carolina
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named John Taylor
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Taylor in the 1986 NFL Draft
John Taylor is a Wide receiver out of Delaware State selected No. 76 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Delaware State has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 John Taylor drafted?
John Taylor was selected No. 76 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-taylor.
What college did John Taylor play for?
John Taylor played college football at Delaware State in the MEAC. See every Delaware State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/delaware-state-hornets.
How did John Taylor's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-taylor.