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Journey to Greatness: Jason Taylor

Hall of Famer Jason Taylor reflects on starting football late and becoming the first Akron alum inducted to Canton.

Jason Taylor didn't play football until his junior year at Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh. Despite the late start, he developed a passion for the game that carried him to the University of Akron and eventually the Miami Dolphins as a third-round pick in 1997. Taylor became the first Akron alumnus inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, covering the 24 miles from Akron to Canton through a career defined by relentless pass-rushing and defensive dominance.