Sean Taylor (born April 1, 1983) was a football star in high school and at the University of Miami. In 2004, he was the NFL’s No. 5 draft pick, joining the Washington Redskins. Known as one of the NFL’s hardest hitters, Taylor died on Nov. 27, 2007, one day after being shot inside his Miami-area home by intruders. Among those who paid their respects at his funeral were Jesse Jackson, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former football star O.J. Simpson, who said Taylor was just a great athlete.Black history spotlight for April 1: Sean Taylor
Sean Taylor (born April 1, 1983) was a football star in high school and at the University of Miami. In 2004, he was the NFL’s No. 5 draft pick, joining the Washington Redskins. Known as one of the NFL’s hardest hitters, Taylor died on Nov. 27, 2007, one day after being shot inside his Miami-area home by intruders. Among those who paid their respects at his funeral were Jesse Jackson, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former football star O.J. Simpson, who said Taylor was just a great athlete.
