Lawrence Taylor

Lawrence Taylor

New York Giants 2nd pick
OLB · North Carolina · 1981–1993

Draft Details

Year
1981
Round
Round 1
Pick
2nd overall
Team
New York Giants
Position
OLB
College
North Carolina

Lawrence Taylor is a OLB out of North Carolina who was selected by the New York Giants with the 2nd overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, a 1st-round selection. He was the 1st of 4 OLBs off the board that year. He was one of 6 North Carolina players drafted in 1981. He first appeared on an NFL roster in 1981.

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