Alontae Taylor
Position: DB
Jersey #: 24
Date of Birth: December 3, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 199 lbs
College: Tennessee
Drafted: Round , Pick 49 in 2022 by NO
First Team: NO (2022)
Last Team: TEN (2026)
Career Summary
Tennessee cornerback
Alontae Taylor began his Tennessee career at wide receiver before moving to cornerback in fall 2018.
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College Career
Four-year defensive career
Taylor played in 45 games with 31 starts and recorded 162 tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles. He graduated with a communication studies degree in December 2021.
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Path to the NFL
New Orleans draft selection
The New Orleans Saints selected Taylor in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 49th overall pick.
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29377, 00-0038121, 1998-12-03, Alontae Taylor, Alontae, Taylor
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#13Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 87.0
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