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{{short description|American football defensive end}}
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| caption = Tapp with the Washington Redskins in 2013
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* 2× First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] (2004, 2005)
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'''Darryl Anthony Tapp'''<ref name=ProFootballReference.com>{{cite web|title=Tapp on Pro-Football-Reference |work=pro-football-reference.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TappDa20.htm |accessdate=2008-01-31}}</ref> (born September 13, 1984) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Detroit Lions]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]].
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'''Darryl Anthony Tapp'''<ref name=ProFootballReference.com>{{cite web|title=Tapp on Pro-Football-Reference |work=pro-football-reference.com |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TappDa20.htm |access-date=January 31, 2008}}</ref> (born September 13, 1984) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round (62nd overall) of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]].
   
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Tapp has also played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[Washington Redskins]].
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Tapp has also played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Washington Redskins]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[New Orleans Saints]].
   
 
==Early years==
  
==Early years==
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Tapp attended [[Deep Creek High School]] in [[Chesapeake, Virginia]] where he [[Letterman (sports)|lettered]] in [[high school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[Track and field athletics|track and field]]. His senior year, Tapp set a school record with 15 sacks and made 89 tackles and was named Second-team All-State. In all he recorded 22 career sacks while helping Deep Creek to a 34-4 record during his three varsity seasons. He was one of just three juniors to start on offense and defense for Deep Creek in 2000 when he played in all 14 games and posted eight quarterback sacks and earned First-team All-District.
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Tapp attended [[Deep Creek High School]] in [[Chesapeake, Virginia]] where he [[Letterman (sports)|lettered]] in [[high school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[Track and field athletics|track and field]]. His senior year, Tapp set a school record with 15 sacks and made 89 tackles and was named Second-team All-State. In all, he recorded 22 career sacks while helping Deep Creek to a 34-4 record during his three varsity seasons. He was one of just three juniors to start on offense and defense for Deep Creek in 2000 when he played in all 14 games and posted eight quarterback sacks and earned First-team All-District.
   
 
==College career==
  
==College career==
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Tapp played as a true freshman in 2002 at Virginia Tech, mostly on special teams. Against [[2002 Virginia Cavaliers football team|Virginia]], he returned a punt blocked by [[Justin Hamilton (American football)|Justin Hamilton]] for a touchdown and for Tapp's first collegiate score. On the season he recorded nine solo tackles and 12 assists, three quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. Tapp set a position record for defensive ends with a 660-pound back squat during the spring. He also had a 415-pound bench press and a 340-pound push jerk, a 530-pound back squat, a 32½-inch vertical jump and a 4.71 time in the forty yard dash. In 2003 he compiled 58 total tackles—nine tackles for loss, including three sacks and 17 quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. In 2004, Tapp won the starting job, taking over for [[Nathaniel Adibi]] as the boundary defensive end and started all 13 games, registered 60 tackles were 16.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks and had 23 quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, a pass break up, an interception and a blocked kick as was named First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]]. In 2005 as a senior he started all thirteen games make 48 tackles (14.5 for losses) and 10 sacks and as First-team All-ACC again.
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Tapp played as a true freshman in 2002 at Virginia Tech, mostly on special teams. Against [[2002 Virginia Cavaliers football team|Virginia]], he returned a punt blocked by [[Justin Hamilton (American football)|Justin Hamilton]] for a touchdown and for Tapp's first collegiate score. On the season, he recorded nine solo tackles and 12 assists, three quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. Tapp set a position record for defensive ends with a 660-pound back squat during the spring. He also had a 415-pound bench press and a 340-pound push jerk, a 530-pound back squat, a 32½-inch vertical jump and a 4.71 time in the forty yard dash. In 2003, he compiled 58 total tackles—nine tackles for loss, including three sacks and 17 quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. In 2004, Tapp won the starting job, taking over for Nathaniel Adibi as the boundary defensive end and started all 13 games, registered 60 tackles were 16.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks and had 23 quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, a pass break up, an interception and a blocked kick as was named First-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]]. During his senior year in 2005, he started all thirteen games make 48 tackles (14.5 for losses) and 10 sacks and as First-team All-ACC again. His accomplishments for the Hokies led to his induction into the [[List of Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductees|Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame]] in 2018.
   
 
==Professional career==
  
==Professional career==
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===Seattle Seahawks===
  
===Seattle Seahawks===
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Tapp was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. As a rookie, Tapp was a special teamer and part of the Seahawks' DE rotation. He recorded 33 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one defensive touchdown. In 2007, Tapp saw a lot more playing time, as the Seahawk's former starting left end [[Grant Wistrom]] was cut from the team, and the right end [[Bryce Fisher]] traded to the Titans. As a result he started all 16 games for the Seahawks with new arrival [[Patrick Kerney]] as the other DE. In 2007, Tapp made 49 tackles, seven sacks and one interception.
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Tapp was drafted by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in the second round (63rd overall) of the [[2006 NFL Draft]]. As a [[rookie]], Tapp was a [[Special teams|special teamer]] and part of the Seahawks' defensive end rotation. He recorded 33 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one defensive touchdown. In 2007, he saw a lot more playing time, as the Seahawks' former starting left end [[Grant Wistrom]] was cut from the team, and the right end [[Bryce Fisher]] was traded to the Titans. As a result, he started all 16 games for the Seahawks with new arrival [[Patrick Kerney]] as the other defensive end. In 2007, Tapp made 49 tackles, seven sacks, and one interception.
   
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On October 21, 2007 and Week 7 of the 2007 regular season, Tapp had four sacks and forced a fumble against the [[St. Louis Rams]], a personal best. Two weeks after, Tapp had an interception against [[Cleveland Browns]]' quarterback [[Derek Anderson (American football)|Derek Anderson]].
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On October 21, 2007, Tapp had four sacks and forced a fumble against the [[St. Louis Rams]], a personal best. Two weeks after, Tapp had an interception against [[Cleveland Browns]]' [[quarterback]] [[Derek Anderson (American football)|Derek Anderson]].
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On December 25, 2009, [[Green Bay Packers]]' [[quarterback]] [[Aaron Rodgers]] accused Tapp of biting him on his left arm in their matchup in the 2008 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8153b498/article/now-that-bites-seahawks-tapp-not-pleased-by-rodgers-allegation|title=Now that bites: Seahawks' Tapp not pleased by Rodgers' allegation|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref>
   
 
===Philadelphia Eagles===
  
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On March 16, 2010, the Seahawks traded Tapp to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in exchange for [[Chris Clemons (defensive end)|Chris Clemons]] and a fourth-round draft pick in 2010. Tapp was signed by the Eagles to a three-year contract after passing his physical on March 18.<ref>{{cite web |author=Maaddi, Rob |title=Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35932733/ns/sports-nfl/ |publisher=''[[msnbc.com]]'' |date=March 18, 2010 |accessdate=2010-03-18}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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On March 16, 2010, the Seahawks traded Tapp to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in exchange for [[Chris Clemons (defensive end)|Chris Clemons]] and a fourth-round draft pick in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5001492|title=Eagles add Tapp to defensive line|date=March 16, 2010|accessdate=March 6, 2016}}</ref> Tapp was signed by the Eagles to a three-year contract after passing his physical on March 18.<ref>{{cite web |author=Maaddi, Rob |title=Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract |url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35932733/ns/sports-nfl/ |publisher=''[[msnbc.com]]'' |date=March 18, 2010 |accessdate=March 18, 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> On September 26, 2010, Tapp recorded his first sack as an Eagle, bringing down [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]' [[quarterback]] [[David Garrard]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Defense-Smart-Offense-Lead-Day-In-Big-Win/F70A332C-17A4-43FB-A9FB-F9E3C8CC2690|title=Defense, Smart Offense Lead Day In Big Win|date=September 26, 2010|website=Philadelphia Eagles|access-date=July 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817212231/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Defense-Smart-Offense-Lead-Day-In-Big-Win/F70A332C-17A4-43FB-A9FB-F9E3C8CC2690|archive-date=August 17, 2016|dead-url=yes}}</ref> On January 9, 2011, Tapp recorded his first-career postseason sack, bringing down [[Green Bay Packers]]' [[quarterback]] [[Aaron Rodgers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/09000d5d81d93ea8/Eagles-defense-sack-1-yd-loss|title=Eagles defense, sack, 1-yd loss|website=NFL.com|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref>
   
 
===Washington Redskins===
  
===Washington Redskins===
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On March 28, 2013, Tapp signed a one-year deal with the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Linebacker-Darryl-Tapp/061b90f6-42a5-4a6e-a798-df6e0b5da26f|title=Redskins Sign Linebacker Darryl Tapp|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=2013-04-01|first=Brian|last=Tinsman}}</ref>
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On March 28, 2013, Tapp signed a one-year deal with the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Linebacker-Darryl-Tapp/061b90f6-42a5-4a6e-a798-df6e0b5da26f|title=Redskins Sign Linebacker Darryl Tapp|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=April 1, 2013|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331003911/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Linebacker-Darryl-Tapp/061b90f6-42a5-4a6e-a798-df6e0b5da26f|archive-date=March 31, 2013|dead-url=yes}}</ref> On September 29, 2013, Tapp recorded his first sack as a member of the Redskins, tackling [[Oakland Raiders]]' [[quarterback]] [[Matt Flynn]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Raiders-Monday-Stats-Pack/8a06d97a-8304-4c11-8948-942505d1862b|title=Redskins-Raiders Monday Stats Pack|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=September 30, 2013|website=Washington Redskins|access-date=July 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820125007/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Raiders-Monday-Stats-Pack/8a06d97a-8304-4c11-8948-942505d1862b|archive-date=August 20, 2016|dead-url=yes}}</ref>
   
 
===Detroit Lions===
  
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On March 13, 2014, Tapp signed a one-year contract with the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite news|work=USAToday.com|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/03/13/detroit-lions-sign-ex-washington-de-darryl-tapp/6390785/|title=Detroit Lions sign ex-Washington DE Darryl Tapp|date=March 13, 2014|accessdate=2014-03-13}}</ref>
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On March 13, 2014, Tapp signed a one-year contract with the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite news|work=USAToday.com|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/03/13/detroit-lions-sign-ex-washington-de-darryl-tapp/6390785/|title=Detroit Lions sign ex-Washington DE Darryl Tapp|date=March 13, 2014|accessdate=March 13, 2014}}</ref> Tapp was released on August 30, 2014, from the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/30/roster-cuts-53-man-limit/14861129/|title=NFL roster cuts: Champ Bailey, Nate Burleson among victims|last=Corbett|first=Jim|date=August 30, 2014|website=USA Today|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref> On March 2, 2015, the Lions re-signed Tapp to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-re-sign-defensive-end-Darryl-Tapp/d0e1a4c5-487d-4d75-b833-0943a9631431 |title=Lions re-sign defensive end Darryl Tapp |work=[[Detroit Lions]] |first=Tim |last=Twentyman |date=March 2, 2015 |accessdate=March 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304035201/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-re-sign-defensive-end-Darryl-Tapp/d0e1a4c5-487d-4d75-b833-0943a9631431 |archive-date=March 4, 2015 |dead-url=yes }}</ref> In 2015, Tapp earned the Detroit Lions-Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association-Pro Football Writers Association (Detroit Chapter) Media-Friendly Good Guy Award.
   
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===New Orleans Saints===
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On July 6, 2016, Tapp was signed to the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000673149/article/darryl-tapp-signs-deal-with-new-orleans-saints|title=Darryl Tapp signs deal with New Orleans Saints|last=Patra|first=Kevin|date=July 6, 2016|website=NFL|access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Saints but re-signed on September 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/saints-cut-khalif-barnes-travaris-cadet-in-getting-roster-to-53/|last=Gantt|first=Darin|website=NBCSports.com}}</ref>
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Tapp has been long-time friends with [[cornerback]] [[DeAngelo Hall]] since childhood, the two having gone to same school from elementary school throughout college.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Tapp-I-Want-To-Win-Im-Tired-Of-Losing/8487c525-5753-4bb0-ba54-60fac4f3821e|title=Tapp: 'I Want To Win. I'm Tired Of Losing'|first=Alex|last=Mowinski|date=May 28, 2013|accessdate=2013-05-28}}</ref>
  
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On March 23, 2017, Tapp re-signed with the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints Re-Sign CB Sterling Moore and DE Darryl Tapp To One-Year Contracts|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Re-Sign-CB-Sterling-Moore-and-DE-Darryl-Tapp-To-One-Year-Contracts/9132f4e6-f4ce-459b-891d-ea4f7aff9c6a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204235329/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Re-Sign-CB-Sterling-Moore-and-DE-Darryl-Tapp-To-One-Year-Contracts/9132f4e6-f4ce-459b-891d-ea4f7aff9c6a|dead-url=yes|archive-date=December 4, 2017|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/b3ecc654-f060-4caf-a675-5a07a52f6ace|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 5, 2017|access-date=September 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210104629/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/b3ecc654-f060-4caf-a675-5a07a52f6ace|archive-date=February 10, 2018|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> He was re-signed on September 20, but was later released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints promote David Parry, re-sign Darryl Tapp|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/20/saints-promote-david-parry-re-sign-darryl-tapp/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=September 20, 2017}}</ref>
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
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On October 25, 2017, Tapp signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=With Spence Headed to IR, Bucs Sign DE Tapp|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/with-spence-headed-to-ir-bucs-sign-de-tapp-19640004|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=October 25, 2017|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025215500/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/With-Spence-Headed-to-IR-Bucs-Sign-DE-Tapp/d649a673-637c-4a77-b4c4-45375e1974bc|archive-date=October 25, 2017|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> He was released by the Buccaneers on November 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucs Waive Stocker, Tapp|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Waive-Stocker-Tapp/90665e97-2566-47d7-bb3e-8a2bb2ab0db5|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=November 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128223654/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Waive-Stocker-Tapp/90665e97-2566-47d7-bb3e-8a2bb2ab0db5|archive-date=November 28, 2017|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
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Tapp has been long-time friends with retired [[cornerback]] [[DeAngelo Hall]] since childhood, the two having gone to the same school from elementary school throughout college and being teammates.<ref>{{cite web|work=DailyPress.com|url=http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-redskins-feature-tapp-20130803-story.html#|title=Darryl Tapp's homecoming with Redskins includes being reunited with Hokies teammate DeAngelo Hall|first=JR|last=Riddick|date=August 3, 2013|accessdate=August 11, 2018}}</ref> They would become teammates again in their professional career when they both played for the Washington Redskins in 2013.
   
 
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==External links==
  
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* [http://www.detroitlions.com/team/roster/Darryl-Tapp/3891ea34-cbc6-4a70-89f9-2528818d3f9b Detroit Lions bio]
  
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*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Darryl-Tapp/f007074f-0b16-4706-9113-d389b571fac2 Washington Redskins bio]
  
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*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Darryl-Tapp/1899cb30-67ac-4d35-bd36-078616b21c29 Philadelphia Eagles bio]
  
 
*[http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/2005/tapp.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]
  
*[http://www.hokiesports.com/football/players/2005/tapp.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110406051858/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/darryl-tapp/1899cb30-67ac-4d35-bd36-078616b21c29/ Philadelphia Eagles bio]
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*{{Twitter|dtapp91|Darryl Tapp}}
  
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130513042059/http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/darryl-tapp/f007074f-0b16-4706-9113-d389b571fac2/ Washington Redskins bio]
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Darryl Tapp
File:Darryl tapp 2013 (cropped).jpg
Tapp with the Washington Redskins in 2013
Free agent
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-13) September 13, 1984 (age 39)
Portsmouth, Virginia
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Chesapeake (VA) Deep Creek
College:Virginia Tech
NFL Draft:2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 63
Career history
* Seattle Seahawks ( 2006– 2009)
Career highlights and awards
* 2× First-team All-ACC (2004, 2005)
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Total tackles:329
Sacks:29.0
Forced fumbles:11
Fumble recoveries:10
Interceptions:2
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Darryl Anthony Tapp[1] (born September 13, 1984) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Tapp has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and New Orleans Saints.

Early years

Tapp attended Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Virginia where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field. His senior year, Tapp set a school record with 15 sacks and made 89 tackles and was named Second-team All-State. In all, he recorded 22 career sacks while helping Deep Creek to a 34-4 record during his three varsity seasons. He was one of just three juniors to start on offense and defense for Deep Creek in 2000 when he played in all 14 games and posted eight quarterback sacks and earned First-team All-District.

College career

Tapp played as a true freshman in 2002 at Virginia Tech, mostly on special teams. Against Virginia, he returned a punt blocked by Justin Hamilton for a touchdown and for Tapp's first collegiate score. On the season, he recorded nine solo tackles and 12 assists, three quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. Tapp set a position record for defensive ends with a 660-pound back squat during the spring. He also had a 415-pound bench press and a 340-pound push jerk, a 530-pound back squat, a 32½-inch vertical jump and a 4.71 time in the forty yard dash. In 2003, he compiled 58 total tackles—nine tackles for loss, including three sacks and 17 quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. In 2004, Tapp won the starting job, taking over for Nathaniel Adibi as the boundary defensive end and started all 13 games, registered 60 tackles were 16.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks and had 23 quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, a pass break up, an interception and a blocked kick as was named First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference. During his senior year in 2005, he started all thirteen games make 48 tackles (14.5 for losses) and 10 sacks and as First-team All-ACC again. His accomplishments for the Hokies led to his induction into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

Professional career

Pre-draft measureables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP Wonderlic
6 ft 1½ in 270 lb 4.80 s 1.66 s 2.85 s 4.48 s 7.32 s 33 in 9 ft 1 in 27 rep 22

Seattle Seahawks

Tapp was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Tapp was a special teamer and part of the Seahawks' defensive end rotation. He recorded 33 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one defensive touchdown. In 2007, he saw a lot more playing time, as the Seahawks' former starting left end Grant Wistrom was cut from the team, and the right end Bryce Fisher was traded to the Titans. As a result, he started all 16 games for the Seahawks with new arrival Patrick Kerney as the other defensive end. In 2007, Tapp made 49 tackles, seven sacks, and one interception.

On October 21, 2007, Tapp had four sacks and forced a fumble against the St. Louis Rams, a personal best. Two weeks after, Tapp had an interception against Cleveland Browns' quarterback Derek Anderson.

On December 25, 2009, Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers accused Tapp of biting him on his left arm in their matchup in the 2008 season.[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 16, 2010, the Seahawks traded Tapp to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Chris Clemons and a fourth-round draft pick in 2010.[3] Tapp was signed by the Eagles to a three-year contract after passing his physical on March 18.[4] On September 26, 2010, Tapp recorded his first sack as an Eagle, bringing down Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback David Garrard.[5] On January 9, 2011, Tapp recorded his first-career postseason sack, bringing down Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers.[6]

Washington Redskins

On March 28, 2013, Tapp signed a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins.[7] On September 29, 2013, Tapp recorded his first sack as a member of the Redskins, tackling Oakland Raiders' quarterback Matt Flynn.[8]

Detroit Lions

On March 13, 2014, Tapp signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.[9] Tapp was released on August 30, 2014, from the Lions.[10] On March 2, 2015, the Lions re-signed Tapp to a one-year contract.[11] In 2015, Tapp earned the Detroit Lions-Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association-Pro Football Writers Association (Detroit Chapter) Media-Friendly Good Guy Award.

New Orleans Saints

On July 6, 2016, Tapp was signed to the New Orleans Saints.[12] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Saints but re-signed on September 5, 2016.[13]

On March 23, 2017, Tapp re-signed with the Saints.[14] He was released on September 5, 2017.[15] He was re-signed on September 20, but was later released.[16]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 25, 2017, Tapp signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[17] He was released by the Buccaneers on November 28, 2017.[18]

Personal life

Tapp has been long-time friends with retired cornerback DeAngelo Hall since childhood, the two having gone to the same school from elementary school throughout college and being teammates.[19] They would become teammates again in their professional career when they both played for the Washington Redskins in 2013.

References

  1. ↑ "Tapp on Pro-Football-Reference". pro-football-reference.com. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TappDa20.htm.
  2. ↑ "Now that bites: Seahawks' Tapp not pleased by Rodgers' allegation". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8153b498/article/now-that-bites-seahawks-tapp-not-pleased-by-rodgers-allegation.
  3. ↑ "Eagles add Tapp to defensive line". ESPN.com. March 16, 2010. http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5001492. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (March 18, 2010). "Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract". msnbc.com. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35932733/ns/sports-nfl/. Retrieved March 18, 2010.[dead link]
  5. ↑ "Defense, Smart Offense Lead Day In Big Win". September 26, 2010. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Defense-Smart-Offense-Lead-Day-In-Big-Win/F70A332C-17A4-43FB-A9FB-F9E3C8CC2690.
  6. ↑ "Eagles defense, sack, 1-yd loss". http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/09000d5d81d93ea8/Eagles-defense-sack-1-yd-loss.
  7. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (March 28, 2013). "Redskins Sign Linebacker Darryl Tapp". Redskins.com. http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Linebacker-Darryl-Tapp/061b90f6-42a5-4a6e-a798-df6e0b5da26f. Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  8. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (September 30, 2013). "Redskins-Raiders Monday Stats Pack". http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Raiders-Monday-Stats-Pack/8a06d97a-8304-4c11-8948-942505d1862b.
  9. ↑ "Detroit Lions sign ex-Washington DE Darryl Tapp". USAToday.com. March 13, 2014. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/03/13/detroit-lions-sign-ex-washington-de-darryl-tapp/6390785/. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  10. ↑ Corbett, Jim (August 30, 2014). "NFL roster cuts: Champ Bailey, Nate Burleson among victims". https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/30/roster-cuts-53-man-limit/14861129/.
  11. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (March 2, 2015). "Lions re-sign defensive end Darryl Tapp". Detroit Lions. http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-re-sign-defensive-end-Darryl-Tapp/d0e1a4c5-487d-4d75-b833-0943a9631431. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  12. ↑ Patra, Kevin (July 6, 2016). "Darryl Tapp signs deal with New Orleans Saints". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000673149/article/darryl-tapp-signs-deal-with-new-orleans-saints.
  13. ↑ Gantt, Darin. "Saints cut Khalif Barnes, Travaris Cadet in getting roster to 53". http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/03/saints-cut-khalif-barnes-travaris-cadet-in-getting-roster-to-53/.
  14. ↑ "Saints Re-Sign CB Sterling Moore and DE Darryl Tapp To One-Year Contracts". March 23, 2017. http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Re-Sign-CB-Sterling-Moore-and-DE-Darryl-Tapp-To-One-Year-Contracts/9132f4e6-f4ce-459b-891d-ea4f7aff9c6a.
  15. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". September 5, 2017. http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/b3ecc654-f060-4caf-a675-5a07a52f6ace.
  16. ↑ Williams, Charean (September 20, 2017). "Saints promote David Parry, re-sign Darryl Tapp". http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/20/saints-promote-david-parry-re-sign-darryl-tapp/.
  17. ↑ Smith, Scott (October 25, 2017). "With Spence Headed to IR, Bucs Sign DE Tapp". https://www.buccaneers.com/news/with-spence-headed-to-ir-bucs-sign-de-tapp-19640004.
  18. ↑ Smith, Scott (November 28, 2017). "Bucs Waive Stocker, Tapp". http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Waive-Stocker-Tapp/90665e97-2566-47d7-bb3e-8a2bb2ab0db5.
  19. ↑ Riddick, JR (August 3, 2013). "Darryl Tapp's homecoming with Redskins includes being reunited with Hokies teammate DeAngelo Hall". DailyPress.com. http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-redskins-feature-tapp-20130803-story.html#. Retrieved August 11, 2018.

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