Aaron Taylor

American football player and sportscaster

Aaron Taylor - American football player and sportscaster
Born

November 14th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) primarily with the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers. Selected in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft after a successful college career at the University of Notre Dame, where earned recognition as a consensus All-American. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting following his playing days, providing analysis and commentary on various networks.

Drafted in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft

Played for the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers

Earned consensus All-American honors at Notre Dame

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