The Texas Longhorns officially saw a few of the football program's most notable players get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft over the weekend.

In total, the Longhorns had six players selected after having a program-record 12 selections during last year's draft. Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe were among the picks, a moment that was certainly special for fans to watch.

Taaffe, an Austin native, has become a fan favorite on the Forty Acres after starting off as a walk-on. Now in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins as a fifth-round pick, he made sure to send out a special thank you to Texas fans after officially getting selected.

Michael Taaffe to Texas Fans: "You Mean Everything To Me"

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe leads the team on to the field against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.…