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Thousands filled a university arena Monday for the funeral of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor, with a video screen behind his casket showing highlights from his career.
The funeral comes a week after Taylor was shot in his home and days after four men were charged with killing him during the robbery. A lawyer for one of the suspects confirmed there was a fifth suspect.
Taylor's casket was surrounded by bouquets while the video display showed Taylor from his days with the Redskins, Miami Hurricanes and high school.
Former Hurricanes coaches Larry Coker and Butch Davis sat in the front row, along with current coach Randy Shannon. The Redskins organization filled one section of the building.
A line of black cars and sport utility vehicles brought Taylor's family to the funeral. The Rev. Jesse Jackson stood with the athlete's father, Florida City police Chief Pedro Taylor. Actor Andy Garcia was also there. His niece, Jackie Garcia, was Taylor's girlfriend and was in the home when he was shot.
O.J. Simpson, wearing a suit and sunglasses, called Taylor a "complete athlete."
"He was just a great athlete, terrific guy," Simpson said as he walked into the Florida International University arena.
Another mourner arrived donning a Redskins jersey underneath his suit jacket.
The remembrances for the 24-year-old player began Sunday night. Thousands paid respects at a wake at Second Baptist Church and at a vigil at the University of Miami.
Meanwhile, four young men charged with killing Taylor sat in jail cells on the other side of the state in Fort Myers. The suspects are expected to be transported to Miami after the funeral, said attorney Sawyer Smith, who is representing suspect Jason Mitchell, 19.
"Out of respect for the Taylor family, they're waiting for that to occur so that the arrival of these boys does not distract from the grief the Taylor family is suffering," Smith said.
Also charged are Eric Rivera, 17; Charles Wardlow, 18; and Venjah Hunte, 20. All face charges of unpremeditated murder, home invasion with a firearm or another deadly weapon and armed burglary.
Smith said there is a fifth suspect but declined to elaborate. Miami-Dade police spokesman Juan Villaba refused to confirm that.
