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Michael
Taaffe

#16

MIA Dolphins

6'0"

189lbs

23y/o

Overall Grade '26

58.4

50th/84 - Ss

Snap Count '26

52nd/122 - Ss

Interceptions '26

2nd/84 - Ss

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Michael

Taaffe

#16

MIA Dolphins

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/21/2026

Michael Taaffe is a safety for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 58.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 50th among 84 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 54.4 ranked 57th among 84 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 65.8 ranked 46th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Taaffe broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 50.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 9 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Miami Dolphins

2026 - Present

Texas Longhorns

2021 - 2025

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2024

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

20th/84 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

2nd/84 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

5th/84 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

45th/84 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

Yards per Reception Allowed

11.5

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Michael
Taaffe

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