Michael Taaffe has been nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy!
The trophy recognizes the most outstanding football player who began his career as a walk-on 🤘
@MichaelTaaffe4
Never give up on your dreams.
@MichaelTaaffe4
is living proof. The former
@Westlake_Nation
standout has "really stepped up" as an impactful walk-on with
@TexasFootball
, according to
@CoachSark
.
Oh, and how can we forget his sick pick of Quinn Ewers to seal that state title?
Have a night in Tuscaloosa. Lifetime Chap, Ethan Burke, was a force to be reckoned with in Texas’ epic win over Alabama. Burke recorded 4 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and a sack.
#HookEm
#GoChaps
#Texas
DB Michael Taafe has an INT in the Longhorns' last two ball games.
In 2021, one of his best friends at Westlake High School, Jackson Coker, died in a car crash.
Taafe wears No. 16 to honor Coker, something he hopes to do daily.
"When I wear 16, I got to go all out."
Starting as a walk-on, I didn’t believe I’d ever be able to benefit from the NIL changes.
Thanks to the unbelievable fans at Texas and the team at
@mfcweb3
, I’m excited to announce that you can now support me directly by purchasing my avatar on
One big positive of NIL? College athletes can now legally run summer camps.
Several Texas football players organized one this week at Westlake.
Hudson Card: "It means a lot to me to give back."
Michael Taaffe: "Giving back to the community is very important to me."
Proud to use my NIL in support of
@dellchildrens
. They provide all the care your child needs, from pediatric primary care to advanced specialty care and emergency care. To support, please visit
@TexasOneFund
I am proud to use my NIL in support of the
@AustinYMCA
. The YMCA empowers innovation and positive change all around our community. To support this organization, visit
@TexasOneFund
Every dollar given to
@thetrailatx
provides the critical funds needed for their organization to continue to protect, enhance, and connect our beloved Butler Trail. Visit for more info!
@TexasOneFund
One of the largest meal-delivery organizations in the state,
@mealsonwheels
distributes 3,000 meals each business day to homebound older adults and people with disabilities.
@TexasOneFund
There's no better time to get involved with the
@greateraustinymca
than today! Be sure to visit their website to find the opportunity that is best for you! Visit,
@TexasOneFund
.
@PeterMpagi
needed a heart transplant. But not just any heart would do – it had to be from somebody the same size.
This kept the 6-foot-5, 230-pound former
@TexasFootball
defensive lineman waiting for years.
Providing enrichment programs to students & helping provide food, emergency assistance and care to the community
@AtxTable
needs volunteers for their programs. Visit , to learn more.
@TexasOneFund
Austin Creative Reuse is a non-profit powered by supporters, if you are able, please support their goal to build a community that reuses materials. Visit,
@TexasOneFund
The
@AustinYMCA
is currently looking for volunteers to support a few of their upcoming events & programs. To learn more about how to get involved visit
@TexasOneFund