Chris Taylor (American football)

Rushing yards:	160
Rushing average:	3.8
Rushing touchdowns:	1

Chris Taylor
No. 27, 36
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	November 7, 1983 (age 40); Memphis, Tennessee
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College:	Indiana
Undrafted:	2006
Career history
	Houston Texans (2006–2008); New England Patriots (2009–2010)*; New Orleans Saints (2010-2011);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:
Rushing yards:	160
Rushing average:	3.8
Rushing touchdowns:	1
	Player stats at NFL.com

Christopher Taylor (born November 7, 1983) is a former

undrafted free agent in 2006. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Indiana

.

Early years

Taylor attended Cordova High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

College career

After graduating from high school, Taylor attended Indiana University Bloomington. In his true freshman season in 2002, Taylor played in six games, rushing for 229 yards. In 2003, Taylor rushed for 464 yards and three touchdowns. He started two games in 2004, rushing for 323 yards. In his senior season in 2005, Taylor played in all 11 games and ran for 740 yards and four touchdowns.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Taylor was signed by the

injured reserve

on July 30 with a knee injury. He was on the 53-man roster for the first six games of the 2008 season for the Texans before again suffering an injury and going on injured reserve. He reached an injury settlement and was released by the Texans in October 2008.

New England Patriots

After spending the rest of the 2008 season out of football, Taylor was signed by the New England Patriots on August 17, 2009. He was placed on injured reserve on September 5 with a shoulder injury. After spending the season on injured reserve, he was not tendered a qualifying offer as a restricted free agent by the team. He was re-signed by the Patriots on May 10, 2010. The Patriots released Taylor during final cuts on September 4, 2010.

New Orleans Saints

Taylor was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints on October 13, 2010. He was released on October 23, 2010, and re-signed to the practice squad on October 27, 2010. He was again released from the practice squad on November 7, 2010. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 10, 2010. He was released again on November 20, 2010. He was re-signed again to the practice squad on November 23, 2010. He was released again on December 5, 2010 and re-signed to the practice squad on December 8, 2010. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2011. He was re-signed on January 18, 2012, before being waived again on June 8, 2012