Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor on His Hall of Fame Case, Duval Legacy & The Pivot
Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor joins Third & Long to break down his NFL journey, his loyalty to Duval, and the question fans keep asking — does he belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
From growing up in Florida and starring at the University of Florida to becoming one of the most consistent running backs of his era, Fred reflects on “The Shake,” career longevity, battling adversity, and what legacy really means. He also compares today’s Jaguars to the 2007 team, talks about bringing respect back to Duval, and opens up about his transition into media after football.
This is a must-watch conversation for Jaguars fans, NFL fans, and anyone who cares about football history and Hall of Fame debates.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
03:09 – Growing up in Florida & “Hunting Rabbits”
07:05 – Youth Football Experience
14:40 – Life going to University of Florida
17:10 – “The Shake” + Floridian Legacy
22:21 – Fred Taylor Should be in the Hall of Fame
29:10 – Battling Adversity Throughout His Career
34:24 – Staying loyal to Duval
37:56 – Career Longevity
39:37 – The Current Jacksonville Jaguars vs 2007 team
45:02 – Bringing Respect to Duval
47:53 – The Pivot to The Pivot + Post-Playing Media Career
01:00:18 – Outro
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28 Comments
Best pod yet. Fred is the GOAT!
Congratulations brother, we still have nothing but love for you. God bless you for all the great memories 🙏 ❤.
Great interview, Go Jags!!
Arik as of late these episodes have really upped in quality, The conversational flow seems to move a lot more naturally, and you have been doing a great job with what type of questions you ask! Look forward to the next one!
Life long FSU fan (I'm 41) and a Jaguars fan since day 1 in '95…..Fred is my FAVORITE NFL player of ALL TIME!! Still have his #28 jersey I wear every season!! GO JAGS!
Great video on this episode. Got the Walter Payton man of the year and future Hall of Famer, Fred Taylor. DTWD
HOF player and human.
Freddy is easily the most electric player I've ever seen put on the teal. I will continually beat the drum for Fred to get into the HOF. He is criminally overdue to get his flowers!
Freddy T holden it down for the 99 and the 2000! God bless you since back in the day !
Put that man in the Hall, where he belongs!!!!
This was great ! I knew something’s about his background but it’s cool to hear his story. Dude has always been humble
Love to see Jax alum do well. If you can rep the team and the town well you've got my support.
Erik as Jaguars fans we love you giving a voice to all of our favorite players!! Thank you for that
The fans love you bro we just didn't understand why you was playing outside last year😂 we happy you back inside … and I know you are too… you definitely should have gotten voted to the pro.Bowl . It's okay we take a super bowl 💪
David lamm is credited with the fragile fred nickname
So great having Arik back at his normal position. Idk what the hell Ryan and Doug were thinking last year.
DUUUUUUUVALLLLL
The man. The myth. The LEGEND!
You aren’t a souther man if you’ve never tried rabbit. Taste like chicken.
Yes definitely one of my favorite!!! A time was had when he was in Duval!!!
Watched from beginning to end. We love Freddie T 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Trevor next???
This interview is a MUST WATCH for better understanding on how Freddy T deserves NFL Hall of Fame status!
So awesome you guys humble yourselves to the Lord and count your blessings. I am a Jag gator and always will be as I have a 28 prowler Fred Taylor Jersey original. Wash it on gentle cycle because to me it's priceless. Nothing fragile about Freddy t at all you have always pressed on through your challenges and you definitely deserve to be in the Hall of Fame❤💪☝️🙏🤞
Arik, your interview style and questions are great. Kudos to you for doing your research on the guest and asking great questions that us fans want to know. I will alway rock my Freddy T jersey. Keep it going brother and Fred if you read this, you will definitely get in HOF. Life’s about timing and your time will come. As the old gospel song says “he may not come when you want him, but he’s right on time.
Fred Taylor! what, say what. what!!
Na you were a fan favorite Arik. We just understood they played you out of position. We know who you are and with this regime they place you in the spot where we as fans know you thrive. It wasn't you. It was the ppl making the call to put you in spots where its not your game.
Living Legend Fred Taylor ❤️👏🏾👏🏾