Cordell Jerome Taylor (born December 22, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Taylor attended Hampton University. He was selected in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft. During his short NFL career he was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears, though he never played for Chicago. He also played in the Canadian Football League. He is currently a defensive backs coach at his alma mater, Hampton University. He now coaches and is a director of athletics at The Lovett School in Atlanta Georgia.