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After graduating from Lafayette High School in 1977, [13] Taylor attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a team captain, [14] and wore No. 98. Originally recruited as a defensive lineman, Taylor switched to linebacker before the 1979 season. [15]
Linebacker Lawrence Taylor won the award as the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year. [22]Three North Carolina players received All-America honors. Taylor was a consensus pick, receiving first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and United Press International (UPI).
I just texted Lawrence Taylor, the greatest player in North Carolina history, to get his thoughts on Bill Belichick taking the job at his alma mater. "UNC stock has just gone up!!!" Taylor texted.
Lawrence Taylor, linebacker from North Carolina, taken 1st round 2nd overall by the New York Giants; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1999. [6] Ronnie Lott, cornerback from Southern California, taken 1st round 8th overall by the San Francisco 49ers; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2000. [7]
The Tar Heels last won an Atlantic Coast Conference title in 1980 when they were led by future Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor. North Carolina last month parted ways with coach Mack Brown ...
In a 13-year NFL career, Taylor tallied 142 sacks, 11 fumble recoveries, nine interceptions, and two touchdowns. Taylor was a three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, first in his rookie ...
Lawrence Taylor was drafted 2nd overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft. Julius Peppers was drafted 2nd overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft. Jonathan Cooper was selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the 7th overall draft pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested on Wednesday on a felony charge for failing to report his residence change as a registered sex offender, according to The Athletic.. Taylor ...