Rick Taylor (American football)

Rick Taylor is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He was born on July 12, 1957.

Taylor played college football at the University of Cincinnati. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft.

Taylor played for the Buccaneers (1980-1981), New Orleans Saints (1982-1988), and New England Patriots (1989). He was known for his strong leg and consistent performance. Throughout his NFL career, he maintained a solid punting average.

After his playing career, Taylor transitioned into coaching. Details about his coaching career and current activities are not readily available from common sports databases or publicly available records.