Andrew Mukuba, who started alongside Taaffe at safety for most of 2024, exhausted his collegiate eligibility. So did Thorpe Award-winning corner Jahdae Barron, making Taaffe's dec

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.

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