17. Lionel Taylor
The Denver Broncos might be one of the elite teams of the National Football League, but their origin in the AFL saw them struggle and there were frankly very few highlights. One of those brighter spots was Lionel Taylor, a Wide Receiver who many forget led the American Football League five times (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1965) in Receptions. The Spilt End was the first pro to secure 100 Receptions, yet because he did that in the AFL’s infancy for a team that did not do well, many did not notice.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Split End
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 6th Overall in the NFL Draft 3/14/67.
- Departed: Retired after the 1975 Season.
- Games Played: 96
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Notable Statistics:
25 Games Started
543 Receptions
6,872 Receiving Yards
44 Touchdown Receptions
4 Rushing Attempts
20 Rushing Yards
0 Pass Completions
6 Pass Attempts
2 Interceptions
62 Approximate Value
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards:
AFL First Team All-Pro (1960, 1961, 1962 & 1965)
AFL All-Star (1961, 1962 & 1965)
Most Receptions (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1965)
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