16Michael Taaffe
S · Rookie
ROOKIE R5
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Bio
Michael Taaffe is a free safety from Austin, Texas who played college football at Texas. The Miami Dolphins selected him in the fifth round with the 158th overall pick of the 2026 draft. Taaffe stands 6'0" and weighs 190 pounds, entering his first season in the NFL.
Michael Taaffe played 6 games in 2025 with a 93% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'0"Weight190 lbHometownAustin, TXAge24CollegeTexasDraftedRound 5 · #158 overall · 2026 · MIAExperienceRookie season
Contract
$1.2Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $496KCap 0.4%
T-93 of 144 · S market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 6 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
2
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
TEXASthrough 2025
DOLPHINS2026 — present
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 158