Alontae Taylor among top 15 NFL roster additions for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Alontae Taylor, a former Vols defensive back, has been named a top 15 impact signing for the 2026 NFL season. He recently signed with the Tennessee Titans following his tenure with the New Orleans Saints from 2022 to 2025, where he recorded four interceptions and 283 tackles in 64 games. ESPN's Matt Bowen highlighted Taylor's versatility as an urgent mover capable of playing both inside and outside in the defensive backfield. Under the Titans' new coach Robert Saleh and coordinator Gus Bradley, Taylor is expected to enhance the Titans’ coverage abilities. Taylor played college football for the Vols from 2018 to 2021, where he also made a significant defensive impact.
- •Taylor signed with the Titans in the offseason.
- •He ranked No. 15 in ESPN's top impact signings for 2026.
- •In his Saints career, Taylor had four interceptions and 40 pass breakups.
- •Taylor played for the Vols from 2018-21 before entering the NFL.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former Vol named 2026 NFL top 15 impact roster addition
"Former Vol defensive back named top 15 NFL roster addition.
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