Texas football: 5 key questions facing the defense ahead of 2025. A former walk-on who played his way into a significant role for the Longhorns, Taaffe figures to a

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.

The Texas Longhorns are coming off their second straight year with an appearance in the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Steve

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

Michael Taaffe gave the Longhorns a big boost to their 2025 defensive backfield in the aftermath of a heartbreaking end to the 2024 season.

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

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe had some heartbreaking words after the loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Cotton Bowl.