Taylor Morton embarks on his 26th NFL season in 2025 and his 14th with the Rams.
Morton is in the ninth season as Senior Player Personnel Executive and also will serve as Deputy Chief of College Scouting Staff this year. He initially transitioned into an executive role in 2017 after serving as Director of Player Personnel the previous four seasons. He originally joined the Rams in St. Louis as Director of College Scouting in 2012. Morton is involved in the Rams collegiate scouting and evaluates the top talent in the country. His efforts and experience have contributed to the Rams becoming a playoff team the last six out of eight seasons, NFC champions in 2018 and Super Bowl Champions in 2021.
Morton came to the Rams from the Atlanta Falcons where he served 12 years in the player personnel department. He was responsible for scouting the Southeast for seven seasons and the Southwest, West, and Midwest respectively for the club.
Prior to becoming a college scout, Morton served in pro personnel working with the Falcons' coaches scouting opponents, as well as evaluating future free agent prospects for the team.
Taylor joined the Falcons after coaching eight years in the college ranks. His stints included Auburn University, Hinds CC and Pearl River CC. He began his coaching career at the University of Southern Mississippi, as a student intern earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sports Management/Coaching and Sports Administration. Taylor is a native of the Destin, Florida area where he attended Niceville High School and was a member of the 1988 4A State Championship football team.
He and his wife, Carissa, have two sons, Thomas, Joshua and daughter in law Ally. Thomas is currently the Quarterback coach at Samford University. The Morton family resides in Bluewater Bay, Florida. Taylor and Carissa are active in their community with FCA, Crosspoint Church and local youth sports through the All Sports Association.
