Fred Taylor was drafted No. 9 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Florida. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 884th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Fred Taylor came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 884th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8698% of career value
- Final season
- 201012 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Taylor.
San Diego State · 1× All-Pro
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#27
Neal Anderson
RB · CHI · 1986
Florida · 4× Pro Bowl
#34
Errict Rhett
RB · TB · 1994
Florida
#27
Lorenzo Hampton
RB · MIA · 1985
Florida
#107
Dameon Pierce
RB · HOU · 2022
Florida
#164
Mike Gillislee
RB · MIA · 2013
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Taylor in the 1998 NFL Draft
Fred Taylor is a Running back out of Florida selected No. 9 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Fred Taylor drafted?
Fred Taylor was selected No. 9 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/fred-taylor.
What college did Fred Taylor play for?
Fred Taylor played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Fred Taylor's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/fred-taylor.