The name Sean Taylor brings many mixed emotions for Washington Football fans. His peak years were unlike any other at the Safety position for this franchise as he set a few DC records during his brief four-year career while his tragic death still stands as a reminder of what could’ve been. Even with his premature passing, Taylor cemented his football legacy in the nation’s capital forever and has plenty of great facts and entertaining highlights to show for his promising career. One that will now will include his No.21 jersey being retired.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Sean Taylor:
Only Sammy Baugh and Bobby Mitchell had their numbers retired in Washington before Taylor
In a very short period of time, Sean Taylor had already established himself as 1 of the best Safeties in the game
It only took the Miami product 4 years to become 1 of the best Safeties in franchise history
Sean Taylor’s ranks among Safeties in DC history:
No Safety ever forced more fumbles in the nation’s capital than the 6’2″, 231 lb. playmaker
Most career FF by a Safety in DC franchise history:
1. Sean Taylor (8)
2. LaRon Landry (6)
T3. D.J. Swearinger, Brandon Meriweather (4)
5. Landon Collins (3)^
Sean Taylor was a DC legend
Sean Taylor’s career resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 16, 2021
- 2x Pro Bowl
- 2006 2nd-Team All-Pro
- 2004 PFWA All-Rookie Team
- 3rd retired jersey (#21) in DC history
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Sean Taylor’s ranks among Safeties in DC history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 16, 2021
- 1st in career FF (8), PD (43)
- 1st in season SOLO TKL (89)
- 1st in career (12) & season INT (5) since 2000
- 2nd in season COMB TKL (114)
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Most career FF by a Safety in DC franchise history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 16, 2021
1. Sean Taylor (8)
2. LaRon Landry (6)
T3. D.J. Swearinger, Brandon Meriweather (4)
5. Landon Collins (3)^
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