16 Facts About Chester Taylor

Chester Taylor was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft.

Chester Taylor played college football at the university of Toledo.

Chester Taylor was named the MVP of the game with 31 carries for 190 yards and a touchdown.

In track, Chester Taylor competed in the 100-meter dash and recorded a PR of 11.14 seconds.

Chester Taylor ranked seventh in nation for the 2001 season with 1,492 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.

Chester Taylor hauled in 26 receptions for 242 yards and three touchdowns, with a longest reception of 43 yards.

Chester Taylor was named North Team MVP in the 2002 Hula Bowl.

Chester Taylor was taken with the 35th pick in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

Chester Taylor spent four years backing up Jamal Lewis, seeing minimal yet increasing playing time throughout his tenure with the team.

Chester Taylor developed himself as a receiving threat, making him the Ravens third down back.

Chester Taylor was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a four-year, $14.1 million contract on March 12,2006.

On October 22,2006, Chester Taylor set a Vikings franchise record for longest run from scrimmage when he ran for a 95-yard touchdown in the third quarter, which is an NFL record for the longest run in the 3rd quarter, against the Seattle Seahawks.

Chester Taylor broke 1000 rushing yards for the first time in his NFL career.

In 2010, Chester Taylor shared carries with running back Matt Forte.

Chester Taylor was released by Chicago during final cuts on September 3,2011.

Chester Taylor was claimed via waivers for a one-year contract by the Arizona Cardinals on September 4,2011.