Bruce Taylor

San Francisco 49ers 17th pick

DB · Boston University · 1970–present

Bruce Taylor is a former defensive back out of Boston University, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers.

Draft Details

Year

1970

Round

Round 1

Pick

17th overall

Team

San Francisco 49ers

Position

College

Boston University

Bruce Taylor Career Stats

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1970)
Pro Bowl (1972)
Second-team All-American (1969)
First-team Little All-American (1969)
First-team All-East (1969)

Career Totals

Interceptions	Fumble recoveries
18	10

Career History

San Francisco 49ers (1970–1977)

Born: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. · Height: 6-0

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

237 lbs

40-Yard Dash

5.01s

Bench Press

19 reps

Vertical Jump

30.5"

Broad Jump

115"

3-Cone Drill

7.21s

Shuttle

4.39s

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