Gene Taylor was drafted No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 13 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 13
The pick
How Gene Taylor came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
13 regular-season games
- Games played
- 13
- Final season
- 19914 years after the draft
Around pick 163
Who came off the board on either side of Gene Taylor.
North Dakota
Penn State
Eastern Washington
Texas
Fresno State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Davante Adams
WR · GB · 2014
Fresno State · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#32
Henry Ellard
WR · LAR · 1983
Fresno State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#78
Bernard Berrian
WR · CHI · 2004
Fresno State
#83
Stephen Baker
WR · NYG
Fresno State
#114
Charlie Jones
WR · LAC · 1996
Fresno State
#139
David Dunn
WR · CIN · 1995
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gene Taylor in the 1987 NFL Draft
Gene Taylor is a Wide receiver out of Fresno State selected No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Gene Taylor drafted?
Gene Taylor was selected No. 163 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gene-taylor.
What college did Gene Taylor play for?
Gene Taylor played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Gene Taylor's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/gene-taylor.