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Vikings sign former college point guard to play cornerback

Nicholas Taylor used to be a speedy point guard at Florida International University. Now he's in the NFL. The Vikings signed Taylor to a reserves/futures contract Friday. Taylor has been playing defensive back in the arena league and impressed the Vikings with his speed at Florida International's pro day.
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Nicholas Taylor used to be a speedy point guard at Florida International University. Now he's in the NFL. The Vikings signed Taylor to a reserves/futures contract Friday. Taylor has been playing defensive back in the arena league and impressed the Vikings with his speed at Florida International's pro day.

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