Browns Draft profile: S Michael Taaffe could be Day 3 steal
Looking for additional help in Cleveland Browns safety room, Texas Longhorns Michael Taffee could be an NFL draft steal
ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Chauncey Bowens #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Michael Taaffe #16 of the Texas Longhorns during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Browns may or may not have been in a quagmire regarding the safety position. Starter Grant Delpit is a seasoned veteran and solid.
The issue is that his running mate, Ronnie Hickman, is a restricted free agent and may have the opportunity to leave the team. The Browns placed a right of first refusal tender, reportedly, on Hickman, which just may scare some clubs off that had an interest in signing him. So, time will tell if he will return or play somewhere else.
RELATED: SAFETY BUD CLARK PROFILE In the meantime, the safety room needs another capable body. Donovan McMillon is a guy who can make some noise at some point, but at this juncture, he is a special teams demon who has played some defensive snaps. He is a Hickman clone in that both were undrafted free agents who have come to the Browns and shown promise.
Michael Taaffe is also a highly-regarded safety. He is a smart kid with good awareness on the field, most likely at strong safety. He is a guy who can come in and instantly compete for the open starting job next to Delpit.