Sean Taylor Bio & College Career

About Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor was a free safety for the Washington Redskins of the NFL, widely regarded as one of the most physically imposing defenders of the mid-2000s. Born on April 1, 1983, in Florida City, Florida, he played college football at the University of Miami from 2001 to 2003, earning unanimous All-American honors and a BCS national championship in 2001. The Redskins selected him fifth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. Over four seasons in Washington, Taylor recorded 12 interceptions, 43 pass deflections, and 8 forced fumbles, earning two Pro Bowl selections (2006 and 2007) and second-team All-Pro recognition in 2007. His number 21 was retired by the franchise, and he was inducted into the Washington Commanders Ring of Fame. Taylor died on November 27, 2007, at age 24, following a home invasion at his Miami-area residence.

Updated: Oct 13, 2026

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