Trent Taylor

Trent Taylor

29-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor has been an effective punt returner for the Bengals, but he's rarely been asked to do much in the offense, and that won't change in 2023 following their selection of two wide receivers in the draft. One of those rookies, Charlie Jones, will also challenge Taylor in the return game. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a one-year, $1.08 million contract with the Bears in August of 2023.
Heads toward free agency
WRChicago Bears
January 8, 2024
Taylor played 24 percent of the snaps but wasn't targeted in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
In his first year with Chicago and sixth season as a pro, Taylor's main value was as a punt returner. The veteran played fewer than 10 percent of the offensive snaps in more than half of his games, and his only touch of the season was a rushing attempt that resulted in a two-yard loss. He was also targeted once this season. Taylor is now an unrestricted free agent.
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How do Trent Taylor's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
0.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.02
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.4%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
0.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
0.0
 
% Targeted On Route
3.4%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.00
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Trent Taylor's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 8"
 
Weight
178 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.63 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.01 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.74 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
117 in
 
Bench Press
13 reps
 
Hand Length
8.25 in
 
Arm Length
28.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Taylor joins the Bengals this year after getting diminishing returns in San Francisco the past two seasons after he got some buzz during his rookie campaign. He replaces Alex Erickson as a possible punt returner and fourth wideout.
An infection in Taylor's surgically-repaired foot derailed his 2019 season before it even got under way. The 26-year-old reportedly is ready to return to action, and it will be interesting to see how he meshes with Jimmy Garoppolo, as the two have rarely been on the field at the same time over the last two years. Taylor is your prototypical slot man, checking in at 5-8 with quickness and solid hands, and he also has experience as a return man. The 2017 fifth-round pick will have his work cut out for him in training camp with plenty of faces to compete with for the 49ers' starting slot receiver role. On the bright side, Taylor may be needed for depth early in the season, as both Deebo Samuel and Richie James are returning from offseason surgery.
Taylor took a step back in his sophomore campaign, recording just 215 yards and a touchdown on 16 receptions. The 25-year-old was dealing with a back injury that almost cost him the start of the season, but he was deemed healthy enough to post a couple of decent stat lines as the 49ers' primary slot receiver over the first four weeks of action. Taylor eventually lost playing time to a couple teammates - primarily Richie James in the slot - and saw his role diminish to near nothingness down the stretch. Taylor will look to maintain a slot role on the team with the help of new wide receiver coach Wes Welker, but an August foot fracture leaves the 25-year-old in danger of missing Week 1.
Taylor had a passable rookie year - 10.0 YPC, 7.2 YPT, two TDs on 60 targets out of the slot. After Jimmy Garoppolo took over, Taylor had a 92-yard receiving game and at least two catches each week. The 49ers will get Pierre Garcon back from a neck injury and drafted Dante Pettis in the second round, but the rookie figures to contribute more as a returner initially, leaving Taylor as the probable No. 3 wideout. With a full camp, Garoppolo should build on last year's success in Kyle Shanahan's system, and there should be enough production to go around between the team's various targets. At 5-8, 178, and with meager 4.63 speed, Taylor is strictly an underneath target, relying on quickness and wiggle to get open. Don't expect much in the way of big plays or red-zone work.
Despite being undersized for a possession receiver (5-8, 181), Taylor proved his naysayers wrong in his senior year at Louisiana Tech by catching 136 passes for a nation-best 1,803 yards to go along with 12 touchdowns. The rookie plays his game best under the coverage on short and quick routes, so he could quickly mesh with Brian Hoyer -- or C.J. Beathard down the road -- if and when he gets a shot to see the field. For now, consider him a developmental player until the depth chart settles around a 49ers receiving corps that is cluttered behind Pierre Garcon.
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No targets in Week 14
WRChicago Bears
December 13, 2023
Taylor went without a target while playing 10 of 71 snaps on offense and returned four punts for 56 yards in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Lions.
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First target of season
WRChicago Bears
October 15, 2023
Taylor failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
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Signing with Chicago
WRChicago Bears
August 30, 2023
Taylor is signing with the Bears on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Cut by Bengals
WRFree Agent
August 29, 2023
Cincinnati is slated to release Taylor on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Staying in Cincy
WRCincinnati Bengals
March 16, 2023
Taylor agreed Monday with the Bengals on a new one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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