Keith Taylor

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		47	—	6	78
2025		2	0	0	6
2024		11	0	0	5
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Jacksonville Jaguars — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Keith's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL CBs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $1.2M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the CB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — rotational player production at minimum-level money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Keith is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Keith's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a C- performance grade for Keith Taylor. A 5-year veteran cornerback drafted in the fifth round in 2021, Taylor profiles as a below-average contributor at a position where elite and franchise-caliber talent command significant snaps and coverage responsibility. His 2025 season production of 6 tackles across 2 games tells the story of minimal playing time and marginal impact — the statistical profile of a depth piece or practice squad insurance policy rather than a legitimate starter. The injury that landed him on the reserve list underscores the durability concerns that have likely limited his role throughout his tenure; combined with his limited production when on the field, there is little evidence of a player who has distinguished himself in live action. That tepid on-field output aligns perfectly with the media framing surrounding his recent re-signing, which characterized it as standard organizational housekeeping rather than a meaningful roster upgrade — Jacksonville's recent defensive moves like the Dane Jackson signing suggest the front office is actively seeking to improve the secondary rather than relying on Taylor as a cornerstone piece. At this stage of his career, Taylor represents exactly the kind of developmental lottery ticket that NFL teams quietly carry without expectation, filling depth chart cells while the organization pursues higher-impact talent elsewhere.

How Keith Compares at the Position

Keith Taylor ranks 163rd of 272 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Keith between Arthur Maulet (C-) just ahead and Damarion Williams (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Keith Taylor's extension represents a modest depth commitment with limited upside. Headlines suggest injury concerns overshadowed the signing, with Taylor quickly landing on injured reserve. The Panthers' draft pick status indicates middling prospect pedigree and unrealized potential. Fans viewed this as a low-cost depth gamble rather than a meaningful upgrade. Jacksonville appears positioned to explore secondary alternatives while maintaining roster flexibility.