The Texas Longhorns found a diamond in the rough with former walk-on safety Michael Taaffe
After all, at the time, he was just a walk-on from local powerhouse high school program Austin Westlake.
Of course, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the fourth-year safety. This past offseason, he underwent on his hand, which had kept him from being able to participate in full contact for an extended period of time. Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe takes the field for the game against Texas Christian University at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORKThursday via Zoom. “I’ve been playing, I’ve been hitting, I’ve been tackling. I’m not going to let anything get in my way. I believe that I’m a ballhawk, so it doesn’t matter what I have on my hand. If I see the ball in the air, I’m going to go get it.
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