Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2026 NFL Draft Prospect S Michael Taaffe

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Michael Taaffe runs official 4.50-second 40-yard dash at 2026 combine:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/michael-taaffe-runs-40-yard-dash-at-2026-combine


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Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Round (Fourth round - Texas S Michael Taafe:  Detroit has a big question mark at safety headed into this upcoming season, and it’s one that Holmes & Co. could choose to address on Day 3. If such is the case, Taaffe would be a solid target.  In 53 career games with the Longhorns, Taaffe compiled 222 total tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, seven interceptions, 14 passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The Texas safety would be a more-than-worthwhile pick for the Lions at this stage in the draft. ) (4-23-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-2026-draft-big-board-top-targets-every-round

7 college football standouts who could face long wait in 2026 NFL Draft (S Michael Taaffe, Texas:  As a former walk-on, Taaffe was a clear outlier on a Texas defense dotted with former four- and five-star recruits. Nevertheless, his rapid recognition skills allowed him to become a key cog for the Longhorns and one of college football's more accomplished safeties over the span of his three years as a starter. Yet as he enters the draft, Taaffe might be in something of a no-man's land as a safety prospect. At just under 6-0 and 190 pounds, he's not built to be a force in the run game or hang with tight ends in coverage. Between those shortcomings and a skill set not suited for the slot or operating in space, it's not exactly clear where he finds his fit at the next level. Perhaps a zone-heavy team will look to him in the middle to late portion of Day 3, hoping he can figure out some way to contribute beyond special teams.) (4-22-26):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2026/04/21/nfl-draft-2026-long-wait-diego-pavia/89700804007/

College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers (Michael Taaffe, S, Texas Longhorns - Key numbers: 70 tackles, two INTs, one sack, one PD in 2025. Appeared in 53 games with 36 starts for the Longhorns, and finished his career with 221 tackles, 14 passes defended, seven interceptions, three sacks and a forced fumble. He recorded multiple interceptions in each of the past three seasons.  Scouts Inc. ranking: No. 117 overall, No. 15 safety, grade of 52.  What else to know: Taaffe became a mainstay on defense the past three seasons, helping Texas to consecutive CFP appearances and earning second-team AP All-America honors in 2024, when he had two interceptions, a forced fumble and 10 passes defended. He was a semifinalist that season for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the top college player who began his career as a walk-on. Taaffe also earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors in 2023. The 6-foot, 190-pound Taafe ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, which ranked 11th among safeties.  "His football IQ is elite," coach Steve Sarkisian said. "He's a guy who's going to not only contribute on defense but on special teams, so there's value for him there.") (4-13-26):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/48380198/2026-nfl-draft-college-football-coaches-sleeper-picks


2026 NFL Draft: Most valuable special teams contributors (S Michael Taaffe, Texas:  The second Longhorn on our list, Taaffe first had to earn his keep on special teams as a walk-on, and he’s not afraid to do so again. He isn’t quite as daunting an athlete as Lorenzo Styles Jr., but Taaffe brings a deep portfolio of special teams experience, totaling 844 snaps over his Texas career, even pitching in heavily despite being a full-time starter at safety over the last two seasons. Taaffe’s 2023 season — when he was a special teams contributor above all else — was also his highest-graded (81.7). His grades have remained respectable since, but if Taaffe finds himself as a second- or third-string safety to begin his NFL career, I have a lot of faith that he will provide immediate value to whatever special teams coach is lucky enough to land him. ) (3-24-26):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-most-valuable-special-teams-contributors

Michael Taaffe's Latest NFL Draft Projection Might Surprise You (3-7-26):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/michael-taaffe-latest-nfl-draft-projection-might-surprise-you

How Texas Safety Michael Taaffe Compares to Other NFL Draft Prospects (3-3-26):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/how-texas-safety-michael-taaffe-compares-to-other-nfl-draft-prospects

How 2026 Combine Changed the Detroit Lions Draft Board (The safety position seems to be a deep group, and as such the Lions shouldn't feel pressed to address it right away unless a prospect such as Caleb Downs of Ohio State falls into their range. Other mid-tier prospects that the Lions reportedly interviewed at the Combine include TCU's Bud Clark, Texas' Michael Taaffe and USC's Bishop Fitzgerald.) (3-1-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/how-2026-combine-changed-detroit-lions-draft-board


Jahdae Barron Sends Strong Michael Taaffe Message Amid NFL Scouting Combine (2-28-26):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/jahdae-barron-sends-strong-michael-taaffe-message-amid-nfl-scouting-combine

How Texas DB Michael Taaffe Impressed Scouts at NFL Combine (2-27-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/how-texas-db-michael-taaffe-impressed-scouts-at-nfl-combine

NFL Prospects Modeling Their Game After Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph (However, some names to watch include Texas’s Michael Taaffe, a coverage star with a walk-on background with the Longhorns. Per Taaffe at the Combine, he met with a few of the Lions coaches and scouts informally during the process.) (2-27-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/nfl-prospects-modeling-their-game-after-brian-branch-kerby-joseph

NFL Combine: 5 high-character defensive backs for Detroit Lions (Texas safety Michael Taaffe
Size: 5-foot-11, 193 pounds - Quick bio: Taaffe’s story reminds me of Dan Jackson: he stayed at Texas his entire career just waiting for his opportunity. For years, that meant focusing on special teams and situational defensive play. But in the past two seasons, he’s gotten his defensive opportunity and ran with it. Taaffe excels with effort and a tremendous character that earned him the Wuerffel Trophy (more on that in a minute).  Current draft projection: Day 3.  Combine vibes:  Note: Taaffe said he met with the Lions at the Combine.  Taaffe had the most polished press conference of the NFL Combine. He struck me as a very impressive human being, and it started with him talking about winning the Wuerffel Trophy—which recognizes outstanding character and community services among all of college football.  “I totally believe in trying to be significant over being successful. Successful is cool, being on a plaque is cool with 10 interceptions in one season. That’s really cool. That’s what we try to work for every single day. But to be significant, to change people’s lives, I think that goes way longer than anything that this game of football can provide. What this game of football has given me, it’s given me a platform to stand in front of you great men and great women and be able to talk about what really matters in life. So that’s what football has given me. This pigskin has given me an opportunity to have the closest relationships with friends, learn life skills that will carry me for the rest of my life. Just being significant and serving the community and being a disciple in the locker room.”) (2-26-26):  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-draft/158140/nfl-combine-5-high-character-defensive-backs-for-detroit-lions

Top Prospects Lions Fans Need to Watch at 2026 Scouting Combine (Michael Taaffe, Texas:  Taaffe embodies the Lions' trademark grit as a former walk-on who played a valuable role for the Longhorns' defense. Now, he has a chance to prove that he is on par with the best athletically and could work his way into a mid-round selection with a good performance.) (2-23-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/top-prospects-lions-fans-to-watch-2026-scouting-combine

5 Safeties Lions Must Monitor at 2026 Scouting Combine (Michael Taaffe, Texas:  Taaffe embodies a lot of the Lions' culture with his story, as a former walk-on who earned his way on scholarship and eventually into All-American honors. He's shown incredible coverage instincts, earning an 89.4 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus and picking off two passes this past year.  The big knock on Taaffe at this point is his size, as he will likely need to add some mass to his frame to quell concerns about his ability to defend the run at the next level. He also had some struggles on vertical routs, and he'll be able to alleviate some of those worries if he performs well in the testing drills at the Combine.) (2-18-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/safeties-lions-must-monitor-at-2026-scouting-combine

NFL Combine Primer: Highest-graded prospects, sleepers, rankings and schedule (Sleeper to Watch: Michael Taaffe, Texas - Taaffe was among college football's five highest-graded safeties in both 2024 and 2025. While coverage is his strong suit, he recorded a 3.1% run-stop rate over the past four years, placing him in the 83rd percentile among safeties.) (2-18-26):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-nfl-combine-primer-schedule-highest-graded-prospects-sleepers-big-board-rankings

2026 NFL Combine: Prospects to Watch at Every Position (Michael Taafe, Texas:  Michael Taaffe is a hard-hitting safety who makes efficient transitions and has displayed good closing speed. The Texas safety should run an excellent gauntlet. Don't let Taaffe go underrated throughout this process.) (2-12-26):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2026/02/12/nfl-combine-2026-prospects-to-watch

Michael Taaffe Reflects on How He Left The Texas Longhorns (2-1-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/michael-taaffe-reflects-on-how-he-left-the-texas-longhorns

2026 Senior Bowl Practice Observations: Caleb Banks, T.J. Parker Take Field in Mobile (Michael Taaffe, SAF, American - Day 1 Update:  Already, Michael Taaffe is taking on a leadership role for his defense and has demonstrated his versatility, playing at multiple levels of coverage.  At around 6’0″, 193 pounds, he’s not the biggest defender, but he compensates with his functional quickness, processing speed, and angle IQ. He’ll have more opportunities to show those traits later in the week.  Day 2 and 3 Update:  Taaffe’s role versatility was clear all through his Senior Bowl showing, as he took reps in press-man against TEs and managed short and intermediate zones. His applied physicality was more proficient when he was able to work downhill, however. When forced to dictate releases and stems against larger TEs, he proved somewhat easy to displace and box out.  In the NFL, Taaffe might not be best-suited to serve as a nickel safety against larger targets, and likely fits best in more split-field roles where he can play from depth and mitigate slight athleticism and size limitations with spatial management.) (1-31-26):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/senior-bowl-practice-observations-day-1-2026/

2026 NFL Draft prospects: Top 10 players on defense (6. Michael Taaffe, Texas - Taaffe's slighter frame (6-foot, 182 pounds) will limit him in run defense but you can't argue with his coverage production (seven interceptions, 10 pass break ups in college) thanks to his great anticipation.  Haulcy looks like a linebacker at 6-foot and 222 pounds with impressive coverage production (eight interceptions, 10 pass breaks up his last two seasons). A limited athlete laterally, he's also one of the older prospects in the class.) (1-30-26):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2026/01/30/2026-nfl-draft-top-10-rankings-defense/88403594007/

The regret Michael Taaffe carries — and why he believes in Arch Manning next (1-29-26):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/texas/news/michael-taaffe-draft-message-arch-manning-regret/e3aba1d5ba7e2b166b3d7c17

Former Texas Longhorns relishing ‘huge’ moment at Senior Bowl (1-28-26):  https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/former-texas-longhorns-relishing-huge-moment-at-senior-bowl/

15 Prospects Lions Must Monitor at Senior Bowl (S Michael Taaffe, Texas (American Team):  Taaffe falls right into the affordable range for the Lions, as a high Day 3 pick. With early-round selections likely revolving around the trenches, safety falls as a lower priority but sneaky need. The gritty former walk-on leads the NCAA with a 91.8 PFF coverage grade since 2024, on top of being a high-character player.) (1-26-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/15-prospects-lions-must-monitor-senior-bowl-2026

Is Michael Taaffe Detroit Lions Safety of Future? (1-24-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/is-michael-taaffe-detroit-lions-safety-of-future

Senior Bowl 2026 CB/SAF Primer (Michael Taaffe, SAF, Texas:  Texas safety Michael Taaffe has on-field and off-field leadership qualities. The hard-hitting defensive back is a sound tackler and makes seamless transitions with good closing speed. Taaffe is rangy and disruptive with playmaking abilities. He also projects as an excellent special teams player.) (1-23-26):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2026/01/23/senior-bowl-2026-cb-saf-primer-roster

2026 NFL Draft: PFSN’s Consensus Top 10 Safeties Feature Caleb Downs, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (9. Michael Taaffe, Texas:  Declarations to return for some shuffled the nine and 10 spots, but Michael Taaffe and Clark are quality prospects in their own right, and Taaffe himself is a fascinating story. The Austin native didn’t receive a single offer from an FBS school, so he elected to walk on with the local Longhorns. After earning multiple All-American honors, Taaffe is a legitimate NFL prospect.  NFS measured Taaffe at 5’11 3/4″ prior to the season, while Texas’ bio lists him at 189 pounds. The body type stands out amongst the group. Don’t be deceived, though, because the film is littered with examples of Taaffe punching above his weight class in conjunction with plays on the ball.) (1-15-26):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2026-nfl-draft-safety-prospects-rankings/

Michael Taaffe NFL Draft Interview: Showing Versatility At Senior Bowl (1-9-25):  https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2026/01/09/michael-taaffe-nfl-draft-interview-senior-bowl

2026 NFL Draft Stock Report (Up - Michael Taaffe, S, Texas:  Taaffe had a strong season for the Longhorns and was a solid defender. He did a nice job helping in the ground game, totaling 70 tackles. Taaffe had two interceptions and one pass broken up. The previous season, Taaffe had 78 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes broken up. Taaffe (6-0, 189) needs to get stronger to tackle in the NFL.) (12/30/25):  https://walterfootball.com/2026-nfl-draft-stock-report-12-30-25.php

From walk-on to Wuerffel winner: Why Michael Taaffe’s Texas journey was always pointing to the NFL (12-17-25):  https://atozsports.com/college-football/texas-longhorns-news/walk-on-wuerffel-winner-michael-taaffes-texas-journey-always-pointing-to-nfl/


Texas' Michael Taaffe Declares for NFL Draft With Emotional Message (12-15-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/texas-longhorns-michael-taaffe-declares-for-nfl-draft-with-emotional-message

Two Longhorns Earn Prestigious All-American Honors (12-15-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/two-longhorns-earn-prestigious-all-american-honors


PFF 2025 All-SEC Team: Diego Pavia, Mansoor Delane and more (S: Michael Taaffe, Texas) (12-10-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/pff-2025-all-sec-team-diego-pavia-mansoor-delane-and-more

2025 PFF College Football Awards: Fernando Mendoza takes home the Heisman Trophy (Burlsworth Trophy (Best Player Who Started his Career as a Walk-On) - Winner: S Michael Taaffe, Texas.  Taaffe has been the heartbeat of Texas’ secondary over the last couple of seasons. His 89.4 coverage grade this year is tied for fifth among FBS safeties, while his 88.4 overall grade is seventh.) (12-9-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/2025-pff-college-football-awards-fernando-mendoza-takes-home-the-heisman-trophy

Texas Longhorns' Michael Taaffe Just Took Major Step Toward NFL Draft (12-5-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/texas-longhorns-michael-taaffe-just-took-major-step-toward-nfl-draft

2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Safety (13. Michael Taaffe, Texas Longhorns - Big board rank: 129.  Taaffe is a great story of a hometown kid and fifth-generation Longhorn who decided to bet on himself and walk on at Texas. That eventually led to a scholarship, a starting role and an NFL projection. He is small and slender for a pro safety with tackling and run defending issues. But he has excellent footwork and change-of-direction movements, which he pairs with coverage IQ as a free safety and slot defender.) (12-1-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-safety-rankings

PFF 2025 All-SEC Team: Diego Pavia, Mansoor Delane and more (Defense -S: Michael Taaffe, Texas) (12-10-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/pff-2025-all-sec-team-diego-pavia-mansoor-delane-and-more

Michael Taaffe Overcomes Personal Battle in Texas Longhorns' Win vs. Texas A&M (11-30-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/michael-taaffe-overcomes-personal-battle-in-texas-longhorns-win-vs-texas-am

Michael Taaffe Comes Up Big In Texas Longhorns Send Off (11-29-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/michael-taaffe-comes-up-big-in-texas-longhorns-send-off


Texas Longhorns PFF Grades, Snap Counts From Loss to Georgia (SS Michael Taaffe, 66 snaps, 46.2) (11-19-25):  https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/texas-longhorns-pff-grades-snap-counts-from-loss-to-georgia

Longhorns to watch vs. Georgia: Baxter, Taaffe and Burke (Michael Taaffe: This is someone Longhorn fans are incredibly excited to get back on the field this weekend. The Texas secondary badly needs him, mainly because of his communications skills. There were major breakdowns against both Mississippi State and Vanderbilt in the secondary, and missing Taaffe didn’t help that. He needs to show up in a big way this weekend, mainly in the leadership department.) (11-15-25):  https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/longhorns/football/2025/11/15/cj-baxter-and-michael-taaffe-highlight-longhorns-to-watch-vs-georgia/87202421007/


Texas Longhorns close to getting Michael Taaffe, Ryan Wingo back from injury (On Monday, head coach Steve Sarkisian revealed that key players like wide receiver Ryan Wingo, safety Michael Taaffe, and defensive back Jelani McDonald practiced and are working to get back to the field.) (11-10-25):  https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/longhorns/football/2025/11/10/texas-football-ryan-wingo-michael-taaffe-practice/87197826007/


Longhorns to watch in Red River: Taaffe's leadership looms large this week (Michael Taaffe:  This week is about the leadership and culture of the program. Michael Taaffe is the obvious heartbeat of this team and he needs to lead the way this week and weekend. Taaffe is 2-1 in Red River games he’s played in and would love to leave with a winning record in this one. His energy, approach and mentality this week will define what the rest of the secondary and defense does. That is a heavy load to carry, but it’s something he is plenty capable of. He’s played in “bigger” games, but this one has an importance that might need to be explained to some, but not Taaffe.) (10-27-25):  https://longhornswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/longhorns/football/2025/09/29/safety-michael-taaffe-is-once-again-leading-the-longhorns-defense/86427090007/


College Football: 2025 Midseason All-America Team (Safety: Michael Taaffe, Texas - Taaffe is once again playing at an elite level after breaking out last season. The redshirt senior has been the most valuable safety in America this year, according to PFF’s Wins Above Average statistic. He boasts the fifth-best PFF coverage grade and third-best PFF run-defense grade among all safeties in the country. No other safety is in the top 10 of both metrics.) (10-17-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2025-midseason-all-america-team

2025 College Football Midseason Awards: Who takes home the Heisman Trophy? (Burlsworth Trophy (Best Player Who Started His Career As A Walk-On) - Winner: S Michael Taaffe, Texas.  Taaffe is once again playing at an elite level after breaking out last season. The redshirt senior has been the most valuable safety in America this year, according to PFF’s Wins Above Average metric. He boasts the fifth-best PFF coverage grade and third-best PFF run-defense grade among all safeties in the country. No other safety is in the top 10 of both metrics.) (10-16-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/2025-pff-college-football-midseason-awards-who-takes-home-the-heisman-trophy

No. 21/17 Football’s Taaffe named Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year semifinalist (10-14-25):  https://texaslonghorns.com/news/2025/10/14/no-21-17-footballs-taaffe-named-jason-witten-collegiate-man-of-the-year-semifinalist

College Football Week 7: Team of the Week, Player Awards (SEC Team of the Week - S: Michael Taaffe, Texas) (10-12-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-7-team-of-the-week-player-awards-2025

PFF 2025 All-SEC Team: Diego Pavia, Mansoor Delane and more (SEC Team of the Week - S: Michael Taaffe, Texas) (10-5-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/pff-2025-all-sec-team-diego-pavia-mansoor-delane-and-more


The Insider: How Michael Taaffe's journey from walk-on to All-American is lifting up Arch Manning (9-25-25):  https://247sports.com/college/texas/longformarticle/the-insider-how-michael-taaffes-journey-from-walk-on-to-all-american-is-lifting-up-arch-manning-254541991/#2712472

2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Safety Overview (Coverage Safeties - Michael Taaffe, Texas - Strengths:  Long arms help with tackles and pass breakups.  Quick footwork; oily hips for change of direction.  Picture-perfect backpedal posture.  Constant pre-snap communicator/makes adjustment calls.  Good coverage IQ of leverages/route anticipation.  Experience and success in the slot.  Weaknesses:  Very slender build for the safety position.  Will lose most battles against lead blockers.  High missed tackle percentages.  Scouting Summary:  Taaffe is a great story of a hometown kid and fifth-generation Longhorn who decided to bet on himself and walk on at Texas. That eventually led to a scholarship, a starting role and an NFL projection. He is small and slender for a pro safety with tackling and run-defending issues. But, he has excellent footwork and change-of-direction movements, which he pairs with coverage IQ as a free safety and slot defender.) (9-16-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-summer-scouting-safety-overview

College Football Week 2: Team of the Week, Player Awards - PFF (SEC Team of the Week - S: Michael Taaffe, Texas) (9-7-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-2-team-of-the-week-2025


Top 25 Returning College Football Safeties for 2025 Headlined by Caleb Downs, Dillon Thieneman, and Tao Johnson (3. Michael Taaffe, Texas - 2024 PFSN College SAF+ Grade: 88.6 (A).  A former walk-on for the Texas Longhorns, Michael Taaffe is one of the best stories in college football today. He went from an afterthought on the roster to a second-team All-American in 2024. He enters the 2025 season as one of the top projected safeties in the nation.  Taaffe’s eight pass deflections tie for the most of any safety on this list. His forced incompletion grade of 0.486 is also the second-highest on the list and the best among players who played at the Power Four level last season. His SAF+ grade ranked above 2025 draft picks like Nick Emmanwori and Malaki Starks.) (8-17-25):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/college-football-safeties-ranking-2025/

College Football: The top-10 secondaries entering the 2025 season (Taaffe was the sport's fourth-most-valuable safety last year, according to PFF’s wins above average metric, and trailed only Ohio State‘s Caleb Downs among returning safeties.) (6-11-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-the-top-10-secondaries-entering-the-2025-season

2026 NFL Draft: 8 players who already stand out after returning to school (S MICHAEL TAAFFE, TEXAS - 2026 PFF Big Board Rank: 36.  Taaffe is a former no-star cornerback recruit who started his college football journey by walking on at Texas, his hometown school. He earned a scholarship with the Longhorns and became a starter — and now he actually has a path to play in the NFL.  At 6 feet and 190 pounds, Taaffe is on the smaller side for a safety. But his cornerback background gives him quick change-of-direction ability and smooth backpedal work for deep coverage. He earned an 89.0 PFF coverage grade last season with a 20.5% forced incompletion percentage. Taaffe is no longer just a feel-good story — he’s a legitimate NFL prospect.) (6-2-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-standouts-college-football


10 safeties to know in the 2026 NFL Draft (Michael Taaffe, Texas:  Taaffe began his career as a walk-on with the Longhorns and has become one of the best safeties in America. He was the fourth-most valuable safety in the nation last year, according to our WAA metric and trailed only Downs among returning safeties. He has five interceptions and 11 forced incompletions over the last two seasons, each a top-25 mark among all safeties in the FBS.  Taaffe is at his best playing free safety for Texas, where his football intelligence and range can truly shine.) (5-15-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-10-safeties-to-know-in-the-2026-nfl-draft

College Football: The top 10 returning safeties for the 2025 season (4. Michael Taaffe, Texas:  Taaffe began his career as a walk-on with the Longhorns before ramping up into one of the best safeties in college football. He was the sport's fourth-most-valuable safety last year, according to PFF’s Wins Above Average metric, and trailed only Ohio State's Caleb Downs among returning safeties. Taaffe has five interceptions and 11 forced incompletions over the past two seasons, top-25 marks among FBS safeties.  Taaffe is at his best when playing free safety for Texas, where his football IQ and range can truly shine.) (4-27-25):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-safeties-2025-season

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