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Alontae Taylor

Cornerback · Tennessee

A Tennessee native and former Volunteer who became one of the league's top tackling cornerbacks before a lucrative return to his home state.

Alontae Taylor built a four-year career in New Orleans defined by versatility and physicality, capping it with a career year in 2025 that made him one of the most coveted cornerbacks in free agency. He signed a major deal to return home to Tennessee, where he starred in college.

★ Ranked sixth among NFL cornerbacks with 83 tackles in 2025

★ First in New Orleans Saints franchise history in sacks by a cornerback (7.0)

★ Second-round pick (49th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft

★ Signed a three-year, $60 million contract in 2026 free agency

Path to the league

Taylor, a Winchester, Tennessee native, started 31 of 45 games over his college career at the University of Tennessee, finishing with 162 tackles and four interceptions. The Saints drafted him in the second round, 49th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Over four seasons in New Orleans, Taylor appeared in 64 games with 53 starts, recording 293 tackles and four interceptions while showing the versatility to play both slot and outside corner. He built his career sack total to 7.0, first in Saints franchise history among cornerbacks.

2025 season recap

Taylor had a career year in 2025, finishing with 83 tackles, two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and two sacks, with his 83 tackles ranking sixth among all NFL cornerbacks. His interceptions came against Carolina's Bryce Young and Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield. The strong season led to a three-year, $60 million contract with the Titans in free agency.