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James Taylor signs with New York Jets

June 20, 2005 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Ohio Valley Greyhounds News Release


The Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the UIF are pleased to announce the signing of defensive back James Taylor with the New York Jets. Taylor has played eight games with the Greyhounds in 2005, his rookie season in the UIF. The past two games Taylor was out of the lineup due to his participation in two NFL tryouts one with the Indianapolis Colts and the other with the Jets.

The former Georgetown College (KY) standout began his college football career at Ohio University before transferring to the Kentucky based school. The Ironton, Ohio native started out as a wide receiver under then coach Jim Grobe at Ohio before being moved to defensive back. Taylor transferred to Georgetown after his junior season at Ohio and played the wingback position. Following his time at Georgetown Taylor signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers. Since joining the Greyhounds James has played both the cornerback and safety spots he has totaled 20 tackles and picked off one pass. Taylor also has returned kicks for the team returning 25 kicks for 390 yards.

The Greyhounds wish James the best of luck and thank him for his hard work while in the Ohio Valley.

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