John Taylor was drafted No. 134 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Montana State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #134
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2002
The pick
How John Taylor came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2002 classAround pick 134
Who came off the board on either side of John Taylor.
Utah
Notre Dame
Miami
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Taylor in the 2002 NFL Draft
John Taylor is a Linebacker out of Montana State selected No. 134 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Montana State has produced 12 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 John Taylor drafted?
John Taylor was selected No. 134 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/john-taylor.
What college did John Taylor play for?
John Taylor played college football at Montana State in the Big Sky. See every Montana State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/montana-state-bobcats.
How did John Taylor's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/john-taylor.