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Ike Taylor’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Football
  • Age: 39
  • Birth Place: Gretna, Louisiana, United States
  • Height: 6′ 2″ (188 cm)
  • Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
  • Marital Status: Married (Danielle)
  • Full Name: Ivan Taylor
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: May 5, 1980
  • Occupation: Retired Professional Football Player (Cornerback)
  • Education: University of Louisiana-Lafayette
  • Children: 1 (Ivan)

Ike Taylor is a former American professional football player with an estimated net worth of $34 million.

Ike Taylor started his career when he played for Marion Abramson Senior High School’s football team as a running back, defensive end, cornerback, and placekicker. Eventually, he joined the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns as a walk-on in 2001. He was academically ineligible to play during his first two years at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

During his first season with the Cajuns, he played tailback, special teams, and returned kicks. During his senior year, he recorded 46 tackles, eight passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. Taylor entered the 2003 NFL Draft and selected as the fourth round, 125th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While with the team, the Steelers won two Super Bowl and 3 AFC Championship. Taylor announced his retirement on April 14, 2015.

Ivan Taylor was born on May 5, 1980 in Gretna, Louisiana.