Darrell Taylor Projected to Seattle in First Round of Latest Mock Draft

Darrell Taylor is projected as a first rounder in the NFL Draft.

Could Darrell Taylor be the  first Tennessee Volunteer selected in the first round since 2017?

NFL Analyst Peter Schrager seems to think so.

In Schrager’s final mock draft, he has Taylor projected to go 30th overall to the Seattle Seahawks, after a trade with the Green Bay Packers.

Schrager said of Taylor, “Taylor's a name that's been coming up a bunch over the last 48 hours. I've got him sneaking into the first round to a team that could use some more help up front.”

Taylor is coming off of a season at Tennessee where he led the Vols in tackles for loss and sacks. His NFL.com scouting report reads, "Powerful edge defender for 3-4 or 4-3 fronts with five-star traits, but three-star skill level at this point. He has the strength and leverage to anchor and stand his ground at the point of attack, but he needs to transform from a set-it-and-forget-it roadblock into a shed-and-tackle playmaker. His rush lacks instincts and counters, but he has shown the ability to explode and bend the edge sharply, which will get the attention of NFL evaluators. The toolbox has plenty in it, but additional development as a pass rusher might be the difference between functional backup or dangerous starter. "

Taylor was a four-star prospect coming out of high school, but he did not thrive for Tennessee until the arrival of Jeremy Pruitt in Knoxville. 

Another potential landing spot in the first round is the Tennessee Titans, who pick 29th. Follow VR2 on SI for more updates.