Darryl Tapp was drafted No. 63 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 165 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 31 · #63 overall
Darryl Tapp Virginia Tech Draft
Darryl Tapp was drafted No. 63 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 165 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #63
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3019th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Darryl Tapp came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 252 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 37 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3019th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2170% of career value
- Final season
- 201711 years after the draft
Around pick 63
Who came off the board on either side of Darryl Tapp.
Western Michigan
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
Alabama State
Pittsburgh
Virginia Tech in the 2006 draft
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Will Montgomery
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Cedric Humes
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Other DE picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#98
Robert Brown
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#35
John Engelberger
DE · SF · 2000
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#52
Jason Worilds
DE · PIT · 2010
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#72
Chris Ellis
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#189
Amare Barno
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darryl Tapp in the 2006 NFL Draft
Darryl Tapp is a Defensive end out of Virginia Tech selected No. 63 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Darryl Tapp drafted?
Darryl Tapp was selected No. 63 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/darryl-tapp.
What college did Darryl Tapp play for?
Darryl Tapp played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Darryl Tapp's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/darryl-tapp.