Sean Taylor, Redskins Safety Dead At Twenty-Four

November 27, 2007- Twenty-four year old safety for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor died early this morning after being shot twice during a home invasion at his Miami, FL home.

He leaves behind his girlfriend, and young daughter of just eighteen months.

Reports indicate that the Taylor home was broken into just eight days prior to the November 26 break in. It is unclear what was taken, if anything from the home, nor if the two indicidents are related.

Sean was shot in the leg's artery and lost a great deal of blood. He was taken to the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Conflicting reports say he never regained consciousness, while other reports state Sean moved his eyes and hand.

Sean was in his 4th season with the Washington Redskins, and while he did not play the last two games due to a knee injury, his previous efforts on the team never went unnoticed. Along with a myriad of accolades Sean received Defensive Player of Year 2006.

Sean Taylor remembered in photos.

Just a few of Sean's Career Accolades.

2006.

Sean made his frist Pro Bowl appearance.
Blocked field goal resulted in 30 yard return set up for a TD by team mate Nick Novak.

2005.

A career-high three forced fumbles, one recovered and returned for first career TD against Philadelphia in Week 17.
Tied the team for the team-lead in 9 solo tackles.
Returned a 51 yard fumble agains Tampa Bay in 'Skins Wild Card playoff game.

2004.

Selected by the Redskins in the first round (5th pick) during the 2004 NFL Draft.
First start against Dallas on Monday Night Football.
Finished fourth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and was named first alternate to the 2005 Pro Bowl.

College Career.

First-team All-American, Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award Ranked first nationally in interceptions per game.

Finished third in total tackles. In 2002, Taylor was first team All-Big East selection by leagues' head coaches in first season as a starter.