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40
Games
37
Solo Tackles
1
Sacks
Shannon Taylor is a former linebacker out of Virginia, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 184th overall pick (round 6) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 40 regular-season games from 2000 to 2003, with the San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Draft Details
Shannon Taylor Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SD | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | BAL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | JAX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-3
Weight
249 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.65s
Vertical Jump
34.5"
Broad Jump
115"
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| 1 | 9 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 10 | BAL |
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