In 2003, he compiled 58 total tackles-nine tackles for loss, including three sacks and 17 quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. He also had a 415-pound bench press and a 340-pound push jerk, a 530-pound back squat, a 32 1⁄ 2-inch vertical jump and a 4.71 time in the forty yard dash. Tapp set a position record for defensive ends with a 660-pound back squat during the spring.

On the season, he recorded nine solo tackles and 12 assists, three quarterback hurries and a pass broken up. Against Virginia, he returned a punt blocked by Justin Hamilton for a touchdown and for Tapp's first collegiate score. Tapp played as a true freshman in 2002 at Virginia Tech, mostly on special teams. 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. In all, he recorded 22 career sacks while helping Deep Creek to a 34–4 record during his three varsity seasons. His senior year, Tapp set a school record with 15 sacks and made 89 tackles and was named Second-team All-State. Tapp attended Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Virginia where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field. Tapp has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He is currently an assistant defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Tapp with the Washington Redskins in 2013ĭarryl Anthony Tapp (born September 13, 1984) is a former American football defensive end and outside linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

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