Gabe Taylor, brother of the late Sean Taylor, attends Commanders rookie camp

Gabe Taylor, the youthful brother of late Washington security Sean Taylor, is attending Commanders rookie camp on a tryout.

The Commanders introduced their camp roster on Friday.

Taylor, a defensive again who performed 5 seasons at Rice, went undrafted final month. He was spectacular on the Owls’ professional day final month, operating 40-yard sprint instances between 4.38 and 4.44 seconds. The company that represents him stated Taylor picked Washington after receiving a number of presents as a result of he grew up eager to play for the staff.

“I needed to take a second, take a deep breath. I simply appeared on the helmet,” Taylor stated, per ESPN. “I have been watching the Washington Commanders all my life. I may have gone elsewhere, however I selected right here for a purpose. Hopefully I get to place it on once more and proceed ahead with them.”

Sean Taylor died in November 2007 at age 24 from a gunshot wound after being shot within the higher thigh by an intruder in his Miami dwelling. Taylor was the fifth decide within the 2004 NFL Draft and performed three and a half seasons with Washington earlier than being killed. Gabe Taylor was solely six years outdated when Sean handed.

“It meant every thing,” Taylor stated, per ESPN. “My dad was likem ‘I need you on the Commanders. I need you on the Commanders so unhealthy.’ I actually needed to return right here too. I took a pair days, that is why I did not say nothing after the draft. I simply needed to hope on it, and on the finish of the day, it was my choice.

“I am very versatile. I am not somebody who’s scared to place my hand in once I’m within the field. I can guard the slot. I can play zone,. I simply thank God for the chance He gave me, and hopefully I present the staff that I can are available in and contribute in any method.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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