Hilee Taylor

Hilee Delano Taylor is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2008 [NFL draft]. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, as well as the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Early and personal life

Taylor began playing football at the early age of 5.

College career

As a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Taylor led the Tar Heels and finished tied for 11th in the nation with 10.5 sacks. He also registered 16 of his 49 tackles for loss and forced three fumbles.

Professional career

Taylor was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. In three seasons in Carolina, he recorded four tackles and one sack. After the 2011 NFL Lockout ended, he was waived by the Panthers and claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. However, he opted not to report to the Lions and retire from football. On November 9, Taylor unretired and was reinstated by the NFL. He was released by the Lions following his reinstatement.
On May 6, 2012, Taylor signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On March 15, 2013, Taylor signed a two-year contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League.