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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Jaylin Simpson
Summary
Michael Taaffe is a high-energy safety who excels when playing aggressively near the line of scrimmage. He shows an impressive ability to read the quarterback’s eyes and navigate through traffic to stop the run. While he is a reliable tackler in a straight line, he is most effective in the box or closing on quick passes rather than dropping into deep coverage.
About
- 2025: 70 tackles, 2 INT (10 starts)
- 2025: 88.1 PFF grade (14th among 914 safeties)
Strengths
- Explosive downhill burst when attacking screens and quick passes.
- Skilled at navigating through traffic to fill interior run gaps.
- Effective at reading the quarterback to break on the ball.
Weaknesses
- Struggles when forced to turn and run downfield.
- Limited lateral agility makes tackling shifty runners difficult.
- Efficiency drops when forced to make plays toward the perimeter.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 189 lbs |
| Birthplace: Austin, TX |
| Class: Senior |