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John Taylor
WR
· Delaware State
John Taylor is a former wide receiver out of Delaware State, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 76th overall pick (round 3) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 121 regular-season games from 1986 to 1995. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
John Taylor Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 6th in the 1986 draft class in receiving yards (5,598).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 62 | 31 | 347 | 5,598 | 43 |
Career span: 1986–1995.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
John Taylor was the 6th of 24 WRs selected in the 1986 draft. The 76th overall pick has been used 63 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Keenan Allen in 2013, who played 158 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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