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Curtis Taylor
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 208 | Position:DB | College: LSU
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04/28/2009 - A closer look at the 49ers' picks: Round 7/219 - Curtis Taylor, FS, 6-2, 210, Louisiana State...Taylor has good size and athletic ability. Therefore, the 49ers felt OK about taking a shot with a seventh-round pick. He could be a backup with a chance to contribute on special teams as a rookie.

01/14/2009 - East-West Shrine Tuesday practice: Defensive tackle Terrance Taylor (Michigan) isn't going to win a lot of one-on-one pass rush drills but he did have a couple of plays where he got down the line in pursuit of the ball. - Chad Reuter, The SportsXchange, NFL Draft Scout

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      Overview

      Taylor replaced All-American LaRon Landry in 2007 and proved capable of handling the challenge, posting 54 tackles and three interceptions. His production dropped in 2008 (43 tackles, one for loss, two INT), partially because he missed three starts due to injury but also because his inconsistent play allowed younger players to earn playing time late in the season.

      Analysis

      Positives: Long, chiseled frame. … Prototype size for the position -- rangy and athletic. … Reads the field well and reacts quickly to the action. … Good straight-line speed and range in coverage. … Has natural hands for the interception and times his leaps well to pluck the ball at its highest point. … Competitive. … Has long arms and strength to wrap up tacklers. … Flashes explosive hitting ability.

      Negatives: Can be too aggressive and can be tricked by effective play-action. … Takes poor angles in run support and when attacking receivers in the open field. … Is not a physical intimidator. … Will go for the hit instead of the secure tackle or interception. … Tight in the hips and is best when coming straight into the action. … Lacks the change-of-direction agility to handle running backs or receivers one-on-one in the open field.

      2007 Season

      Had 54 tackles and 3 interceptions in 2007.

      2006 Season

      Played in 12 of the Tigers' 13 games, all in a reserve roll … Was credited with 12 tackles and a broken up pass in 2006 … Was responsible for a career-high four tackles in LSU's victory over Arizona.

      2005 Season

      Played in 11 games, all in a reserve roll … Saw most of his action on special teams … Had 3 tackles and 1 pass breakup to his credit … Recorded 2 tackles vs. Tennessee and broke up a pass against Ole Miss.

      2004 Season

      Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004.

      High School

      One of the state's most underrated players in 2003 … A versatile, all-around athlete who played safety, quarterback and wide receiver during his prep career … Made the move from quarterback to wide receiver midway through his junior year … Racked up 562 yards with 28 catches and 6 touchdowns as a senior … Named to the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and to the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip list … All-district selection who helped the Demons to a 7-5 record and a state regional appearance in 2003 … One of the highest recruited players to ever come out of Franklinton … Coached by Shane Smith.

      Personal

      Full name is Curtis Trishton Taylor … Born July 13, 1985, in Bogalusa … Parents are Curtis, Jr. and Annette Taylor … Has eight brothers and sisters: Tiffany, Stephanie, Shawana, Timirria, Jhyryn, Britney, Brannon, and Colby … Majoring in general studies.