Former Longhorns shine in NFL rookie debuts with impressive performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Michael Taaffe, Malik Muhammad II, and Anthony Hill Jr. made notable impacts in their NFL debuts on Sunday. Taaffe, drafted by the Miami Dolphins, recorded four tackles and an interception against the Raiders. Muhammad, playing for the Chicago Bears, tallied three tackles, two pass deflections, and an interception against the Panthers. Hill, with the Tennessee Titans, led his team with 16 tackles in their opener against the New York Jets. The performances highlight the promising futures for these rookies in the league as they aim to build on their early success.
- •Michael Taaffe had four tackles and one interception for Miami.
- •Malik Muhammad recorded three tackles and an interception for Chicago.
- •Anthony Hill led Tennessee with 16 tackles in their season opener.
- •All three players demonstrated significant potential in their initial games.
- •Next week, Taaffe and Muhammad will aim to sustain their momentum.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Trio of former Longhorns impresses in their NFL rookie debuts
"Three former Longhorns shined in their NFL debuts. Rookies Michael Taaffe, Malik Muhammad II and Anthony Hill Jr. all made an impact on Sunday.
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