Jake Taylor (Canadian football)
| No. 13 Edmonton Elks | |
| Born: | December 1, 2001 Beaumont, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University | Alberta |
| High school | Salisbury Composite High |
| CFL draft | 2023, round: 2, pick: 18 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Elks |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career stats | |
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Jacob Taylor (born December 1, 2001) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
[edit]Taylor played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2019 to 2022.[1][2] He played in 21 games where he had 60 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, one sack, one interception, and three fumble recoveries.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Taylor was drafted in the second round, 18th overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 8, 2023.[3] Following training camp in 2023, he made the team's active roster and made his professional debut on June 11, 2023, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he recorded two special teams tackles.[4] He played in 17 regular season games in his rookie year where he recorded one defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles.[4]
In 2024, Taylor played in just five regular season games, as he began the season on the injured list and also spent time on the practice roster.[4] He recorded three defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Golden Bears' Jacob Taylor 'lucky' to have CFL Combine in his backyard". Edmonton Sun. March 22, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jake Taylor". Alberta Golden Bears. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions | Elks sign seven from 2023 draft class". Edmonton Elks. May 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Jacob Taylor". Edmonton Elks. Retrieved April 8, 2025.