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2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall

Phil Taylor Baylor Draft

Phil Taylor was drafted No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value

Overall pick
#21
Round
1
Draft class
2011
NFL games
44
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1928th at Baylor

The pick

How Phil Taylor came off the board in 2011.

Drafted by

Cleveland Browns

Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall · AFC North

Full 2011 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Baylor Big 12 at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 334 lbs
Hometown
Clinton, MD
Pre-draft board
No. 26 prospect90.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value

Games played
44
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1928th among Baylor picks
AV with the drafting club
19100% of career value
Final season
20143 years after the draft

Around pick 21

Who came off the board on either side of Phil Taylor.

#19 Prince Amukamara DB · NYG Nebraska #20 Adrian Clayborn DE · TB Iowa #22 Anthony Castonzo T · IND Boston College #23 Danny Watkins G · PHI Baylor

Baylor in the 2011 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#23 Danny Watkins G · PHI Baylor #216 Mikail Baker DB · LAR Baylor #246 Jay Finley RB · CIN Baylor

Other DT picks from Baylor

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#132 Santana Dotson DT · TB · 1992 Baylor #20 Daryl Gardener DT · MIA · 1996 Baylor #184 Bravvion Roy DT · CAR · 2020 Baylor #130 James Lynch DT · MIN · 2020 Baylor #243 Ethan Kelley DT · NE · 2003 Baylor #168 Gary Don Johnson DT · CIN · 1980 Baylor

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Phil Taylor in the 2011 NFL Draft

Phil Taylor is a Defensive tackle out of Baylor selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2011 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Phil Taylor drafted?

Phil Taylor was selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/phil-taylor.

What college did Phil Taylor play for?

Phil Taylor played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.

How did Phil Taylor's NFL career turn out?

44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/phil-taylor.