Michael Taaffe was drafted No. 158 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 18 · #158 overall
Michael Taaffe Texas Draft
Michael Taaffe was drafted No. 158 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #158
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Michael Taaffe came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
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Texas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 190 lbs
- Hometown
- Austin, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 174 prospect52.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 158
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Taaffe.
Florida
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Texas in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Taaffe in the 2026 NFL Draft
Michael Taaffe is a Safety out of Texas selected No. 158 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Texas has produced 206 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Michael Taaffe drafted?
Michael Taaffe was selected No. 158 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/michael-taaffe.
What college did Michael Taaffe play for?
Michael Taaffe played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Michael Taaffe's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/michael-taaffe.