Jay Taylor was drafted No. 150 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of San José State. 79 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 79
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1112th at San José State
The pick
How Jay Taylor came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
79 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 79
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1112th among San José State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 873% of career value
- Final season
- 19945 years after the draft
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Taylor.
Oregon
Texas State
Idaho
Oklahoma
Other DB picks from San José State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Taylor in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jay Taylor is a Defensive back out of San José State selected No. 150 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value San José State has produced 40 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 Jay Taylor drafted?
Jay Taylor was selected No. 150 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jay-taylor.
What college did Jay Taylor play for?
Jay Taylor played college football at San José State in the Mountain West. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Jay Taylor's NFL career turn out?
79 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jay-taylor.