Sean Taylor’s Younger Brother Is Reportedly Signing Contract With NFL Team
Sean Taylor’s younger brother is signing a deal with an NFL team following this year’s draft.
Taylor was killed almost 18 years ago, but his younger sibling could bring the family name back to prominence in the league, as he’s been handed an opportunity by his brother’s old team.
According to Nicki Jhabvala of CWallSports, safety Gabe Taylor will join the Washington Commanders’ rookie minincamp this offseason. The former Rice star is said to have received offers from several teams.
“After receiving multiple offers, Gabe Taylor ( @iamGabeTaylor ), the former Rice safety and the younger brother of late Washington safety Sean Taylor, will attend the Commanders’ rookie minicamp, per sources,” Jhabvala tweeted.
This is very cool: After receiving multiple offers, Gabe Taylor (@iamGabeTaylor), the former Rice safety and the younger brother of late Washington safety Sean Taylor, will attend the Commanders’ rookie minicamp, per sources.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 27, 2025
.@cwallse had it first.
Sean Taylor, a former All-Pro, won a national championship with Miami before the Commanders, then the Redskins, picked him at No. 5 overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. His impact was immediate, and he would make his first Pro Bowl two years later.
The former safety was the victim of a home invasion that resulted in his life and promising football career being cut short in 2007.
He left behind a daughter, Jackie Taylor, who’s now 18 years old and a phenomenal athlete herself, having kicked off a volleyball career.
Gabe Taylor Had A Stellar Final Year In College
As for Gabe Taylor, the defensive back went undrafted but has since been invited to Washington’s minicamp, which will begin next month.
Gabe played five seasons at Rice and led the Owls with 57 tackles and three interceptions last season, also defending 10 passes. He also recorded a career-high three sacks, adding seven tackles for loss en route to All-AAC honors.
He had an impressive Pro Day as well, clocking 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. But he was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Sean Taylor’s Younger Brother Is Reportedly Signing Contract With NFL Team
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