1977 Profile: Ed Taylor

Cornerback
No. 38
Memphis State
"Ed keeps improving every year and has developed into a dependable corner. 'He's a good all-around back, not a killer, but has good football sense. He still must work on his man coverage,' says head coach Walt Michaels.
He started 11 games at right cornerback in 1976 and was the only defender not moved after the second game. He missed the final two games with a knee contusion but is healthy now. Ed tied for the team lead with two interceptions and led the club with 11 passes defended. He had 32 solo tackles and 26 assists.
In 1975, Ed was chosen by the New York sportswriters as the Jets' rookie of the year. He started five games at strong safety, three at free safety and one at right cornerback. Ed's pro stats include two interceptions (both in '76) for 22 yards, an 11.0 average, and seven kickoff returns (all in '75) for 151 yards, a 26.1 average.
Ed was a three-year starter at Memphis State and played in the Blue-Gray Game and the American Bowl. He had eight interceptions for 79 yards. An outstanding track man, Ed holds the Memphis State 440 record of 47.2 seconds. He was a member of the NCAA championship 440 relay and was a track All-American as selected by U.S. track coaches.
He majored in secondary education and enjoys music and plants. His brother Cliff is a running back for the Green Bay Packers. His birthplace and hometown is Memphis, Tennessee."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide