Players

PRO

Drafted in the second-round (34th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft…the ninth Texas product drafted by Buffalo and first since 2002 (T Mike Williams)

2011

At KC (9-11): Made his NFL debut and produced 3 tackles.
Vs. Oak (9-18):  Saw action at the nickel CB postion.  Posted one tackle.
Vs. NE (9-25):  Made his first career start and recorded five tackles.  Left the game in the third quarter with a chest injury.
At Cin (10-2), Vs. Phi (10-9), At NYG (10-16), Vs. Was (10-30), Vs. NYJ (11-6), At Dal (11-13):  Inactive (injury).
At Mia (11-20):  Saw first action in six weeks, posted one tackle.
At NYJ (11-27):  Earned second career start.  Produced two tackles and one pass defensed.
Vs. Ten (12-4):  Totaled four tackles.  Left the game in the second half with a knee injury.
At SD (12-11):  Inactive (injury)
Vs. Mia (12-18):  Led CBs with six tackles.  Added a pass defensed and posted his first forced fumble.  Fumble was recovered by George Wilson and led to a Bills TD by CJ Spiller in the first quarter.
Vs. Den (12-24):  Recorded his 1st career interception in the 4th quarter ... Totaled five tackles and added two passes defensed ... Pass defense held Tim Tebow to a 35.4 passer rating.
At NE (1-1):  Totaled three tackles.

COLLEGE

Three-year defensive back starting 23-of-37 games… totaled 106 tackles (64 solo), 3.0 sacks, 12 stops for losses, three quarterback hurries, four interceptions, 24 pass break-ups, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovery… five career blocked punts rank second on Texas all-time list… returned 11 punts for 86 yards
2010: Big 12 and Associated Press second-team selection… started nine-of-11 games, leading the defense with 13 passes defensed… added 46 tackles, 1.0 sack, five tackles for losses, three forced fumbles and one blocked punt… three forced fumbles ranked second on the team and tied for third in the conference… returned 11 punts for 86 yards… posted eight tackles (four solo), one stop for a loss and one forced fumble at Nebraska
2009: Made 13 starts at cornerback… part of a defense that ranked 12th in the nation, yielding 16.7 points per game, third in total defense (251.9 yards per game), first in rushing (72.4 yards per game), 10th in pass efficiency defense (100.5 rating)… registered 44 tackles (25 solo), 2.0 sacks, six stops for losses, three quarterback pressures, three interceptions, eight pass break-ups and two forced fumbles… secondary led the nation in interceptions (25)… tallied five tackles and an interception in the Big 12 title game vs. No. 21 Nebraska… added three tackles and two pass break-ups in the BCS Championship game vs. No. 1 Alabama
2008: Saw action in all 13 games, making one start at cornerback and on special teams as a true freshman… part of a defense that ranked first in the Big 12 in scoring defense (18.8 points per game)… posted 16 tackles, three passes defensed, one quarterback pressure, one stop for a loss, fumble recovery and a forced fumble… set a Texas single-season school mark with four blocked punts… returned an interception 81 yards for a touchdown… ranked tied for second on the team with nine special teams tackles… credited with a tackle and his first career interception that was returned for an 81-yard touchdown vs. Arkansas – the play is the seventh-longest interception-return in Longhorn annals…

PERSONAL

Youth and Community Studies major… two-year letterman and starter at McNeil High School, seeing the field at defensive back, wider receiver and quarterback… recorded 277 tackles, five interceptions, 10.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 block kicks and over 600 all-purpose yards with 14 touchdowns in his final two years… a prep All-American, all-state, all-district and all-CenTex selection… named a Parade All-American… garnered first-team 5a all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association after senior campaign… tabbed second-team All-USA by USA Today and a second-team EA Sports All-American… played in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl… earned two letters in baseball and track and field as well… father, Anthony, played linebacker at San Francisco State… uncle, Ken Taylor, played defensive back at Oregon State (1981-84) and for the Chicago Bears, including their 1985 Super Bowl XX championship season… uncle, Eric Townsend, ran track at North Carolina State (1979-82)

COMMUNITY

    Aaron was an active participant in the Buffalo Bills Toyota Rookie Club in 2011. Currently in its 10th season, the Rookie Club allows the newest Bills players to get involved in and learn more about the WNY community. As part of his involvement in the Rookie Club, Aaron contributed to the Hometown Huddle – a nutrition program where kids learned how to eat healthy and participated in football-related drills. He also volunteered at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center Thanksgiving and the 2011 Holiday Party, and helped unveil the new Youth Zone at the Mississauga, Ont. YMCA as part of the Bills’ Toronto Outreach.
    Aaron worked with George Wilson as a spokesperson for the Buffalo Bills and American Red Cross blood drive at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Aaron has been instrumental in helping collect thousands of units of blood that have gone on to save the lives of many more thousands. The most recent drive on June 13, 2012 brought in a record-breaking 523 units – shattering the old record by 122 units.
    Aaron was one of the many Buffalo Bills participants in the NFL’s first-ever Play 60 Ultimate Field Day for kids ages 12 and under. The Ultimate Field Day allowed children the opportunity to run football drills with their favorite Bills players in Ralph Wilson Stadium on the very same field where the Bills play their games. Children had the opportunity to get their picture taken in front of the charging buffalo logo at midfield and get autographs from Bills players, as well.
    By participating in the Bills’ Community Ticket Program, Aaron was able to assist numerous young fans throughout the season. AJ’s Mini Ball Hawks were on hand each game and also received food and beverage coupons compliments of Aaron.
    Aaron was one of four Bills players to appear at the Gift of Warmth Gathering at the Salvation Army in downtown Buffalo on November 29th. The players visited with 50 children from the various Salvation Army Corps and made red, white and blue fleece scarves and decorated winter-themed picture frames.