Jason Taylor was drafted No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Akron. 233 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 118 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 233
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1181st at Akron
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Jason Taylor came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Akron
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
233 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 118 career approximate value
- Games played
- 233
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1181st among Akron picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11396% of career value
- Final season
- 201114 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Taylor.
South Carolina
Nebraska
North Carolina A&T
LSU
Other players named Jason Taylor
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Taylor in the 1997 NFL Draft
Jason Taylor is a Defensive end out of Akron selected No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. 233 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 118 career approximate value Akron has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Jason Taylor drafted?
Jason Taylor was selected No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jason-taylor.
What college did Jason Taylor play for?
Jason Taylor played college football at Akron in the MAC. See every Akron draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/akron-zips.
How did Jason Taylor's NFL career turn out?
233 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 118 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jason-taylor.