Michael Joseph Taaffe (born February 18, 2003) is an American football safety for the Texas Longhorns.

As a senior, Taaffe recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions while catching 18 passes for 297 yards and three touchdown receptions.

Also, Taaffe helped lead Westlake to back-to-back state championship titles.

Prior to the Alamo Bowl, Taaffe was granted a full scholarship by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian on December 18, 2022.

[5] This led to Taaffe earning honorable mention All-Big 12 and a Burlsworth Trophy nominee.