Michael Taaffe making an impact as a rookie

[Jeff Howe]

Taaffe had six tackles (four solos) in the Dolphins' loss to the Vikings on Sunday:

 

[AusMOJO]

I love Taaffe's whole story. From walk on to starting NFL S as a rookie. 

[TexasTom]

29 minutes ago, AusMOJO said:

I love Taaffe's whole story. From walk on to starting NFL S as a rookie. 

Remarkable.  I've been thinking he was maxxing out at each stage.  He keeps proving me wrong.

[bevocbs]

Not just a walk on. I think it is more impressive that he was on the B team freshman team and B team JV as a sophomore in high school. It is a crazy good story that he even made it as a walk on at a P4 school, much less going on to a pro career. 

[NothinButDaHorns34]

I thought he was maxed out with his potential in college, But i was wrong. Thought the athletes would be way too big, fast and strong for him at the NFL level. 

[AusMOJO]

56 minutes ago, bevocbs said:

Not just a walk on. I think it is more impressive that he was on the B team freshman team and B team JV as a sophomore in high school. It is a crazy good story that he even made it as a walk on at a P4 school, much less going on to a pro career. 

I watched him at Westlake and he was an absolute stud on those championship teams. Played both ways and made plays on both sides. Didn't know he was on the B team's though. Inspiration for those kids for sure. 

[AusMOJO]

37 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

I thought he was maxed out with his potential in college, But i was wrong. Thought the athletes would be way too big, fast and strong for him at the NFL level. 

Athleticism is important but between the ears, especially at S helps a ton. 

[AusMOJO]

1 hour ago, TexasTom said:

Remarkable.  I've been thinking he was maxxing out at each stage.  He keeps proving me wrong.

Texas would've had two starting rookies if not for Trey Moore's unfortunate injury. 

[BurntOrangeHorn]

55 minutes ago, bevocbs said:

Not just a walk on. I think it is more impressive that he was on the B team freshman team and B team JV as a sophomore in high school. It is a crazy good story that he even made it as a walk on at a P4 school, much less going on to a pro career. 

Remember Taaffe was a prominent WR for Cade Klubnik in High School too. He played both WR and DB in all the games.

🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿

[AusMOJO]

6 minutes ago, BurntOrangeHorn said:

Remember Taaffe was a prominent WR for Cade Klubnik in High School too. He played both WR and DB in all the games.

🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿

Yeah he had an amazing game against North Shore in the semi's one year. Was incredible to watch. 

[ClubWhatever]

Unfortunately he’s on an 0-4 team

[TexasMDcoach]

9 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

Taaffe had six tackles (four solos) in the Dolphins' loss to the Vikings on Sunday:

 

This guy is a total gamer, over achiever and great character player that elevates others. Thanks for the update.

[Deep in the heart]

Mook is one of my all time favorite Horn. There needs to be a movie about his story.

[Califashorn75]

He believed in himself and worked hard. He's a testament to our development of players and his Mamba mentality. Longhorn Legend for sure.