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Shay Taylor wasn't selected in the NFL Draft, but his playing career is not finished.
A first-team All-Ohioan at Sheridan High School before playing four years at Ohio University and another at Charlotte, is among the Kansas City Chiefs' minicamp invitees as an undrafted free agent, Taylor confirmed to the Times Recorder on April 25.
More opportunities could arise by the end of the weekend as teams take final looks at their rosters, so Taylor could have a choice of destinations should more opportunities arise in the coming days.
It is one of the benefits of going undrafted, rather than drafted in the late rounds. Taylor said he is grateful for a chance to keep following his professional dream, something he has eyed since his early days in college.
"It feels amazing," Taylor said via text message, shortly after learning the news. "My purpose is to give kids from Perry County hope, and to be able to do that makes me feel so fulfilled."
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A first-team All-Ohioan at Sheridan High School before playing four years at Ohio University and another at Charlotte, is among the Kansas City Chiefs' minicamp invitees as an undrafted free agent, Taylor confirmed to the Times Recorder on April 25.
More opportunities could arise by the end of the weekend as teams take final looks at their rosters, so Taylor could have a choice of destinations should more opportunities arise in the coming days.
It is one of the benefits of going undrafted, rather than drafted in the late rounds. Taylor said he is grateful for a chance to keep following his professional dream, something he has eyed since his early days in college.
"It feels amazing," Taylor said via text message, shortly after learning the news. "My purpose is to give kids from Perry County hope, and to be able to do that makes me feel so fulfilled."
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Congratulations to @Shay_Taylor5 on getting invited to @Chiefs Mini Camp #NFLninerspic.twitter.com/qn0xCieDkQ
— Charlotte Football (@CharlotteFTBL) April 26, 2026
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