Malik Taylor, born December 21, 1995, is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. He played college football at Ferris State University, where he amassed 121 receptions for 2,091 yards, earning All-GLIAC honors as a junior before a season-ending injury in his senior year.[3][4] A two-year varsity standout in high school at Mona Shores, he excelled as both a running back and wide receiver, earning all-state recognition.[4][5] Taylor entered the NFL undrafted and signed with the Green Bay Packers in July 2019, initially joining their practice squad before making the 53-man roster in 2020.[3] He debuted in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings and recorded his first career reception—a 20-yard catch on fourth down versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4.[1][3][6] His first NFL touchdown came in Week 7 of 2020 against the Houston Texans, a 1-yard score from Aaron Rodgers that capped a 64-yard drive.[3][6][7] Over his career spanning 28 games, Taylor has 9 receptions for 93 yards (10.3 average) and 1 touchdown, primarily with Green Bay (2020-2021: 25 games) and a brief stint with the New York Jets in 2023 (3 games).[1][2][3] He also had one rushing attempt for 9 yards.[1] After limited action in recent years, Taylor signed with the Detroit Lions on May 12, 2025, positioning him as a depth receiver on a contending team amid their ongoing playoff push.[3] At 6'1" and 220 pounds, Taylor remains active in the league at age 30, with his versatility highlighted in preseason highlights like a 57-yard bomb from Zach Wilson.[6] His journey from Division II college to NFL contributor underscores persistence in a competitive position group.[3][4]