| Born: | January 7, 1967 Fresno, California, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Nebraska |
| High school | Lincoln (San Diego, California) |
| NFL draft | 1989, round: 12, pick: 323 |
| Drafted by | Indianapolis Colts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1990 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1991–1994 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1995 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1996 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
| Passing Stats | 366-of-652 passing attempts 4,947 yards |
| TDs-Ints | 35-26 |
Steve Taylor (born January 7, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Taylor had signed a four-year contract with the Edmonton Eskimos just one month after finishing his senior season of college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The dual-threat quarterback was selected in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts in April, but Taylor was already committed to playing in the CFL.[1][2]
Starting in the summer of 1989, Taylor played for four CFL teams: the Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Ottawa Rough Riders. He spent his entire career of eight seasons as a backup, playing behind notable CFL starters such as Tracy Ham and Doug Flutie. Taylor's career passing statistics included 4,947 yards passing with 35 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. He completed 366-of-652 pass attempts during his CFL career.