Taylor Morton embarks on his 25th NFL season in 2024 and his 13th with the Rams.
Morton is in the eighth season as Senior Player Personnel Executive after transitioning into the 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 efforts and evaluates the top talent in the country. His efforts and experience have contributed to the Rams becoming a playoff team the last five out of seven 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 the pro personnel department as an advance scout working with the Falcons' coaches and scouting their 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 and Joshua (wife, Ally). Thomas is currently on the football coaching staff as an offensive analyst at Auburn 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.
