Seahawks 2020 draft: 5 questions about edge rusher Darrell Taylor
By Lee Vowell
How will Taylor fit in the Seahawks locker room and on the field
12th Man Rising: What kind of teammate do you think he was and how do you think he will transition off the field to the pros?
Caleb Calhoun: There was a bit of an incident in 2017, when Darrell Taylor got into a fight with another teammate. However, don’t read too much into that because anybody covering the Vols that year knew that Butch Jones had lost control of the program, and the tension oozed from the top down. Since then, he’s had no problems.
Taylor already showed a willingness to transition to outside linebacker when Jeremy Pruitt arrived, and he did everything that was asked of him. His transition should be fine in the pros, and it helps that he’s going to an organization that knows how to develop defensive players and will be invested in him.
12th Man Rising: What are some of the strengths that should help him help the Seahawks?
Caleb Calhoun: Physically, Taylor is all there as a pass rusher. He’s flexible, fast, powerful and quick off the jump. His instincts as a pass-rusher can’t be overlooked either. Versatility is a big help as well. Taylor can line up at defensive end or outside linebacker, so there will be plenty of use for him in Seattle’s system.