Mid-American Conference

2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Jason Taylor Joins the MAC Tuesday in Canton

Former Akron Zips defensive lineman Jason Taylor, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, will join the MAC on Tuesday in Canton as part of the 2017 MAC Football Media Days.  Taylor will be LIVE at 3:00 pm ET on Facebook (facebook.com/GetSomeMACtion) and will spend the evening with the MAC students at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Taylor, who spent 13 of his 15 seasons in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins was announced last February as a member of the 2017 Hall of Fame Class. Joining Taylor in the Class of 2017 includes kicker Morten Andersen; running back Terrell Davis; safety Kenny Easley; owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones; running back LaDainian Tomlinson; and quarterback Kurt Warner. 

Taylor is the first Zips player elected to the Hall of Fame and only the second in the history of the Mid-American Conference, joining former Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Taylor was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The 2017 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will take place Saturday, Aug. 5 in Canton, Ohio. 

A third-round pick out of Akron in the 1997 NFL draft, Taylor ended his career in 2011 as the Miami Dolphins’ all-time leader in sacks and forced fumbles. 

A six-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time AP All-Pro first-team choice, Taylor was named the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was selected as the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2007.