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Leonard Taylor III is a 6'3", 305-pound right defensive end from Miami, Florida. The Miami product was signed by the New York Jets as a rookie free agent on May 3, 2024, and appeared in 14 games during his first season, recording 24 tackles (13 solo), 4 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and 1 pass defensed. In 2025, Taylor appeared in two games with the Jets before being released on October 14. He was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on October 16 and saw action in multiple games for the Patriots through the postseason, recording 1 pass defensed. Taylor is entering his third season and is currently under contract with New England.

Leonard Taylor III played 9 games in 2025 with a 13% share of defensive snaps.

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T-192 of 330 · EDGE market by AAV

Production · 2025

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