Seahawks Sign Second-Round EDGE Darrell Taylor

July 28, 2020

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with second-round pick EDGE Darrell Taylor, according to Tom Pelissero.

Taylor is the fourth player from Seattle’s eight-member draft class to sign their rookie deal.

Round	Player	Pos.	Status
1	Jordyn Brooks	LB	Signed
2	Darrell Taylor	DE	Signed
3	Damien Lewis	G
4	Colby Parkinson	TE	Signed
4	DeeJay Dallas	RB
5	Alton Robinson	DE
6	Freddie Swain	WR	Signed
7	Stephen Sullivan	TE

Taylor, 23, was a three-year starter at Tennessee. The Seahawks traded up with the Jets to select him with the No. 48 pick in this year’s draft.

He’s projected to sign a four-year, $6,764,507 rookie contract that includes a $2,479,641 signing bonus.

During his four-year college career, Taylor recorded 118 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, seven pass defenses, four fumble recoveries, and six forced fumbles.