# 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Preview with Texas Longhorns Safety Michael Taaffe

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Podcast: [Stripe Sports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stripe-sports-1161675)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:45:00+00:00
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Michael Taaffe joins the show ahead of the NFL Draft to break down his journey from Texas walk-on to one of the leaders of the Longhorns’ DBU resurgence. He talks about his biggest on-field growth, the teammates who shaped his game, and what he brings to the next level. Plus, we dive into Texas’ rise under Sark, what it’ll take to win a national title, and hit some rapid-fire questions—from underrated DBs to the best spots in Austin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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