 He led the Lions in rushing for three consecutive years from 1972 to 1974, appeared in 91 games, 83 as a starter, and in 1975 broke the Lions' career record with 4,297 rushing yards

Taylor was born in Berkeley, California, in 1947.He grew up in Pittsburg, California, and attended Pittsburg High School.He began his college career at Diablo Valley College before transferring to Utah State University.