Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor is an all-pro
National Football League defensive end currently playing for the
Washington Redskins. He was a contestant on the reality television show
Dancing with the Stars Season 6 along with dance partner
Edyta Sliwinska.
Fast Facts
- Born: September 1, 1974
- Full Name: Jason Paul Taylor
- Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Youth missionary
- Residence: Westin, Florida
- Height: 6'6"
- College: University of Akron
- Named Associated Press first-team All-Pro 3 times (2000, 2002, 2006)
- 5 Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- Award: Walter Payton Man of the Year
- Founded: The Jason Taylor Foundation to help with the needs of the children of South Florida
- Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos
- Spouse: Katina Taylor
- Children: Isaiah Paul, Mason Paul and Zoe Grace
- Contestant on Dancing with the Stars Season 6 with partner Edyta Sliwinska
Quotes
- "The biggest crossover is that in football and dancing you have to accept coaching, which I'm very used to -- Edyta is a demanding coach and again that's what I'm familiar with. Also, the strength training I do will come in real handy when I have to start doing lifts and supporting Edyta!"
- When asked if there would be another NFL dance trophy winner this season, Jason replied: "I haven't dusted off the mantle for the trophy but I'm going to work as hard as I can and we'll see what happens."
- Regarding the Miami Dolphins (his previous team) being disrespected by the media: "Nah, you just kind of walk around with a chip on your shoulder trying to prove people wrong but, you know the respect thing, we're used to that. It's easy for people to sit around and cry and moan because you're not getting respected, but it's another thing to go out there and kick people's butts and earn respect and that's what we're trying to do."
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