DAVIE, Fla. – Former Miami Dolphins star defensive end Jason Taylor stepped to the podium Thursday still humbled and surprised that he was nominated for the 2017 Hall of Fame class.
It wasn’t the fact Taylor got into Canton, which was sure to happen eventually. What surprised Taylor most is his nomination came on the first ballot.
“Correct me if I’m wrong, I think the other defensive ends to go in on the first ballot were Bruce Smith and Reggie White? Is that right?” Taylor said. “Bruce Smith ... Reggie White ... and Jason Taylor?