Sean Taylor's daughter, Jackie Taylor, honors her dad at UNC

Posted Jun 28, 2024
Jackie Taylor is former NFL safety Sean Taylor’s only child and was just 18 months old when she lost her father. In 2023, Jackie committed to UNC on a volleyball scholarship and will be a freshman this fall. On Thursday, the Tar Heels revealed Jackie’s number: 21, the same as her late father. She also continues to honor him with the Sean Taylor Legacy Project. (USA Today)

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