Michael Taaffe, Texas

Michael Taaffe makes decision on Texas football future ahead of 2025
A former walk-on who played his way into a significant role for the Longhorns, Taaffe figures to anchor the Texas secondary in 2025. He starred for Westlake High School in Austin and chose to walk on instead of taking scholarship offers from Colgate or Brown.
Why the return of Michael Taaffe to Texas is so important
Texas safety Michael Taaffe made it known he would return to college for his final year. This happened during Texas’ five-day declaration window in which, so far, he’s the only Texas player to return.
Texas All-American, former walk-on DB Michael Taaffe announces return for 2025 season
Taaffe was named second-team All-American defensive back for Texas and a leader in the Longhorns secondary that ranked No. 7 in pass defense and No. 3 in total defense in the country. He was also a involved in a controversial targeting call in the Longhorns’ double-overtime Peach Bowl win over Arizona State.
Stay at Texas or enter NFL Draft? Michael Taaffe announces his decision
Taaffe is back. The AP second-team All-American DB has decided to play another year at the University of Texas. A former walk-on, Michael Taaffe was one of the leaders on the Texas defense in 2024.
Michael Taaffe Opens Up About Future, Potential NFL Plans
One of the most beloved players on the Texas Longhorns roster, defensive back Michael Taaffe only has one year left as a Longhorn. The Austin native started his
Texas football safety Michael Taaffe describes online harassment after targeting controversy
Texas football safety Michael Taaffe said fans found his phone number and sent him negative comments after a targeting controversy vs. Arizona State.
Michael Taaffe returning to Texas for the 2025 season
The former walk-on is back. Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe is returning to the Longhorns for the 2025 season, he announced Tuesday. [BOOKMARK: Check Inside Texas daily for FREE Texas Longhorns content] Taaffe,
Michael Taaffe Gives Epic, Heartwarming Speech On What Texas Means To Him
"I came in here as a walk-on and now I'm an All-American," Taaffe said. "But I don't care about that. I care about love of my teammates. That's truly all that In care about. Those are cool accolades, but hearing that a teammate loves me is so much cooler." The Longhorns safety expressed that he gets so much more out of other things.
Texas S Michael Taaffe announces return for final season
The fifth-generation Longhorn is coming back for his coming back for his fifth year in burnt orange and white.
Michael Taaffe Announces Return to Texas Longhorns
After an emotional exit at the Cotton Bowl, Michael Taaffe now has some unfinished business. The Texas Longhorns safety announced on social media Tues
Texas Longhorns WR Matthew Golden's Reaction Speaks Volumes About Michael Taaffe
The Texas Longhorns did receive some good news Tuesday night as NFL Draft declarations continue to be sent out on social ...
Texas vs Ohio State: Blake Gideon, Michael Taaffe bridge UT's past with its present
Michael Taaffe has a photo of himself and Blake Gideon that was taken when Gideon was a sophomore at Texas and Taaffe was 6 ...
Michael Taaffe Reveals Why He Will or Will Not Enter 2025 NFL Draft
Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) intercepts a pass against ...
Steve Sarkisian defends Michael Taaffe, targeting no-call: ‘This is tackle football’
Texas faces Ohio State on Jan. 10 in the Cotton Bowl at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium after defeating Arizona State in the Peach ...