Dolphins selected Texas S Michael Taaffe with the No. 158 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Taaffe (5'11/190) finished his collegiate career as a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, presented to the top player in the nation who began his career as a walk-on. He earned Third-Team Associated Press All American honors in his senior season after amassing 148 tackles during his final two years at Texas. Taaffe demonstrates elite football smarts, positioning, and instincts but lacks top-end speed, leaving him susceptible to vertical routes. He also lacks the agility and quickness to be effective in man coverage. Taaffe will likely need to contribute to special teams to stick on an NFL roster.
