Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American college and professional football player who was a free safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. Taylor was drafted in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He played college football for the University of Miami, was a member of the Hurricanes' 2001 BCS National Championship team, and earned consensus All-American honors. Due to his ferocious hits, several of his pro teammates nicknamed him "Meast," a portmanteau word from the expression "half man, half beast." Taylor died at the age of 24 on November 27, 2007, from critical injuries due to gunshots by intruders at his Miami area home. His death led to an outpouring of national support and sympathy, especially in the Washington area, where Taylor had been a fan favorite as a Redskin, and the Miami area, where Taylor had starred for the Miami Hurricanes, after leading Gulliver Prep to a Florida state high school championship and setting a state record for most touchdowns in a season (44). In honor of Taylor, on the first play of the first game after he was murdered, the
The longtime girlfriend of murdered NFL star Sean Taylor got married this weekend to N.E.R.D. member Shay Haley ... TMZ has confirmed. Three years after the tragedy, Jackie Garcia -- Andy Garcia's… READ MORE >
Three of the four suspects in Sean Taylor's death were charged with unpremeditated murder early Saturday. Charles Wardlow, Eric Rivera and Venjah Hunte all faced the same charge. Police say the… READ MORE >
Miami-Dade detectives are questioning three people in connection with the murder of football star Sean Taylor. According to the Miami Herald, the suspects include two teenagers and a man in his… READ MORE >
Sean Taylor, the Washington Redskins safety who was shot early Monday at his home in Miami, has died, according to a family friend. He was just 24.The Pro Bowl safety had taken a bullet in his… READ MORE >
