Tyrod Taylor
Tyrod Di'Allo Taylor
Tyrod Taylor, a Pro Bowl NFL quarterback, was born in Hampton, Virginia.
- Profession
- Football player
- From
- Hampton, Virginia
- Born
- August 3, 1989
- Years active
- 2011–present
Early life
Born in Hampton in 1989, Taylor was a standout dual-threat quarterback at Virginia Tech.
Career
After beginning as a backup, he became the Buffalo Bills' starter and has served as a valued quarterback across several NFL teams.
Major achievements
He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and helped end a long Bills playoff drought.
Legacy
Taylor is respected as a steady, mobile quarterback and mentor.
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