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Taylor signed a future contract with the New York Jets on January 12, 2011. He was waived on August 17.

Taylor participated in the Detroit Lions minicamp in May 2010 however, he was not signed to a contract.

Taylor maintained a strong academic performance while playing sports for the Terps. He graduated in three years with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. After completing his bachelor's degree, he enrolled in the Master's Program in Real Estate Development, reflecting a vision for addressing the broad range of skills and knowledge important in creating viable, attractive and sustainable communities. He completed his master's degree in the Spring of 2009, becoming the first athlete to complete both his bachelor's and master's degrees prior to completing his athletic eligibility.

He joined the University of Maryland in the Spring Semester, 2004 as a Safety. He was later moved to a Cornerback in 2005. He also joined the Track and Field team in 2006 and 2007. He was one of only four players to letter in two sports during the tenure of Coach Ralph Friedgen. In addition to producing as a football player, he produced top ten all time in the 100-meter dash at the University of Maryland. As a Terp, he played in the Champs Bowl, Emerald Bowl, and Humanitarian Bowl. During pro-day, he posted a record of 30 reps of 225 lbs. in the bench press and also ran a 4.4 in the 40.

Richard Taylor (born November 5, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the New York Jets as a street free agent in 2011. He played college football at the University of Maryland.