Trent Taylor’s career got off to a quick, promising start in 2017. His 43 receptions were tied for 8th most among all rookies, and he began to develop solid chemistry with Garoppolo as a go-to receiver in clutch toward the end of the season.
Taylor’s stat line during that final five-game stretch of 2017 was 17 receptions, 192 yards, and one touchdown.
Outside of a 92-yard game against Chicago, the numbers are very pedestrian, but they don’t tell the whole story in this case. In many instances, the catches Taylor made were at critical points to keep drives alive and win games.