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.

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.

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.

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

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,

Texas football safety Michael Taaffe said fans found his phone number and sent him negative comments after a targeting controversy vs. Arizona State.

The fifth-generation Longhorn is coming back for his coming back for his fifth year in burnt orange and white.

After an emotional exit at the Cotton Bowl, Michael Taaffe now has some unfinished business. The Texas Longhorns safety announced on social media Tues