Lawrence Taylor
nflretiredOLB·#56
6'3" · 237 lbs · Born February 4, 1959 — Williamsburg, Virginia
Career
College
North Carolina
Draft
1981 Rd 1, #2
Active
1981–1993
New York Giants1981-1993
Awards & Honors
MVP (1986)Defensive Player of the Year (1981)Defensive Player of the Year (1982)Defensive Player of the Year (1986)Super Bowl XXI ChampionSuper Bowl XXV ChampionDefensive Rookie of the Year (1981)
10x Pro Bowl8x All-Pro
Tags
Played for New York GiantsTop 5 PickTop 10 PickFirst Round PickNFC EastPlayed 10+ SeasonsPlayed College at North CarolinaBorn in VirginiaPro BowlAll-ProLinebacker
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