On April 24, 2004, the Washington Redskins took Miami Hurricanes safety Sean Taylor with the fifth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Taylor, of course, went on to become a force in Washington's secondary until his tragic death on November 27, 2007.
To commerate the 15th anniversary of his selection, we've picked out our five favorite moments from Taylor's time as a Redskin. Even if you disagree with some of our choices, we can all agree it was a joy to watch Taylor play in the Burgundy and Gold.
1. Epic hit on Bills punter Brian Moorman in 2006 Pro Bowl
Never forget: the greatest NFL play of all time is—and shall always be—Sean Taylor's hit on Brian Moorman in the '06 Pro Bowl. pic.twitter.com/YQ12E7n9FS
— ------ -------------- (@ispencer) November 13, 20172. Fumble return TD in 2005 playoff game against Buccaneers
3. Return on a blocked Dallas field goal attempt sets up Redskins field goal to beat the Cowboys
A blocked field goal, a Sean Taylor recovery, and a chance for Novak to down the Cowboys: https://t.co/rKxvhQCSzkhttps://t.co/gAvsfnnOZh
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 20154. Playoff-sealing fumble return TD against Eagles in 2005
With the game and the season on the line, Sean Taylor returned a fumble 39 yards for a TD to seal Redskins' 31-20 win over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2006. Their victory secured a playoff spot for the first time since 1999. #ST21 #HTTR pic.twitter.com/B9A3tvOxy4
— David Menassé (@Frekiwolf) April 1, 20195. Ferocious block on punt return vs. Lions
This one is for the Gregg Williams angel defense. (This was Brett Favre’s final year as a Packer.) pic.twitter.com/wqwBxOcrwW
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 3, 2018Follow Josh Luckenbaugh and 106.7 The Fan on Twitter.
