Michael Taaffe came into Texas as a walk-on from Westlake High School and wasted no time making his mark, both on and off the field. In 2023, he earned an honorable mention on the All-Big 12 team and was selected as Lamborghini Austin’s 2024 NIL partner. But that’s not the first for one of Texas’ most popular defensive players. Before that, he had already signed three NIL deals, and his on-field performance matches his popularity.

Before getting injured following the Kentucky win, he racked up 28 solo tackles this season. That’s why Sarkisian said, “ I don’t know if necessarily ‘quiet’ is the right word, but there’s a confidence that Michael Taaffe provides when he’s on the field.” Now, while his potential comeback against Vanderbilt is making headlines, his name, image, and likeness a

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