Keith Taylor (cornerback)
Keith Taylor (born November 20, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers. Early life and high school. Taylor grew up in Long Beach, California and initially attended St. John Bosco High School before transferring to Servite High School after his sophomore year. He was named first team All-Trinity League and second team All-Orange County by the "Orange County Register". College career. Taylor appeared in 12 games as a true freshman, playing on special teams and as a reserve defensive back. He started two games as a sophomore. He started all 13 of  Washington's games as a junior and finished the year with 59 tackles with two tackles for loss and five passes broken up. Taylor started all four of the Huskies games in the 2020 season, which was abbreviated due to Covid-19. Professional career. Taylor was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 166th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.