Taylor Rapp, S, Washington #21
5116, 212, 4.59
Notes: Born in Atlanta, GA but grew up in Bellingham, WA. Played in all 14 games, starting 10, in 2016; notched 53 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 6 PBU, 4 INT (58 yards and 1 TD) and 1 FF. Played in all 13 games, starting 12, recording 59 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 INT and 1 FF in 2017. Has been accepted into Washington’s Foster School of Business.
Positives: Well-built, strong and athletic with good speed and range. Has a nose for the action and makes plays all over the field. Playmaker. Very smart, decisive and instinctive. Plays all-out. Relentless in pursuit. Good ball skills and hands for the interception. Breaks on the ball nicely in coverage. Very good range. Flies up on run support and is a very good open field tackler. Can line up all over the place. Effective blitzer. Excellent on special teams.
Negatives: Occasionally beaten when isolated in man-to-man coverage.
Summary: First-round pick with All Pro potential.
