Taylor Rapp

Taylor Rapp, after being named the Pac-12 Championship Game MVP as a freshman, went on to establish himself as a premier defensive talent. Rapp’s collegiate career at the University of Washington, which began with his early enrollment in January 2016, saw him earn significant recognition. During his freshman season, he started 10 of 14 games, recording two interceptions,one returned for a touchdown in the Pac-12 Championship Game. His exceptional performance earned him USA Today Freshman All-America honors and the title of Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2016.

He further solidified his reputation by earning first-team All-Pac-12 selections in both 2017 and 2018, in addition to being recognized as a second-team All-American in 2018. Rapp also represented the U-16 and U-17 USA national teams during his pre-collegiate years, showcasing his early talent. Declaring for the NFL Draft in January 2019, Rapp was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round, 61st overall. He quickly made an immediate impact during his rookie season (2019), accumulating 100 combined tackles, 8 pass deflections, 3 interceptions, and a touchdown.

His first career interception came against Kyler Murray that year, along with his first career touchdown. Over four seasons with the Rams from 2019 to 2022, Rapp became a pivotal player in their defensive lineup, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in 2021. His tenure with the team culminated in a Super Bowl LVI championship victory in 2022, a testament to his consistent performance and contributions on the field. In 2023, Rapp signed with the Buffalo Bills, quickly transitioning into a vital role within the team’s defense.

His professional career highlights include an impressive 12 interceptions, 462 total tackles, and a Super Bowl championship, solidifying his status as a key defensive contributor in the NFL.