Ike Taylor was drafted No. 125 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Louisiana. 174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 532nd at Louisiana
The pick
How Ike Taylor came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Louisiana
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 188 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 532nd among Louisiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 53100% of career value
- Final season
- 201411 years after the draft
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Ike Taylor.
Texas
Illinois College · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington State
North Carolina
Louisiana in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Louisiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ike Taylor in the 2003 NFL Draft
Ike Taylor is a Defensive back out of Louisiana selected No. 125 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Louisiana has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Ike Taylor drafted?
Ike Taylor was selected No. 125 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ike-taylor.
What college did Ike Taylor play for?
Ike Taylor played college football at Louisiana in the Sun Belt. See every Louisiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-ragin-cajuns.
How did Ike Taylor's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ike-taylor.