Michael Huff, Safety
Michael Huff was part of the last National Championship team at the University of Texas. During his time on the Forty Acres, Huff appeared in 51 games in four years. He was responsible for 44 passes broken up which ranks sixth all-time in Longhorns history. He hauled in seven interceptions with four going for touchdowns. The two time All-Big 12 defensive back accumulated 318 tackles with 26 coming behind the line of scrimmage. Huff was the man to get a stop on 4th and two that allowed Vince Young to get an opportunity to bring the trophy home to Austin.
Accomplishments:
- Texas’ first Jim Thorpe Award winner (nation’s best defensive back)
- National Champion
- Defensive MVP in BCS National Championship
- All-Big 12 in football and track & field
- Holds Texas records for single season and career interception returns for touchdowns
- 2006 first round draft pick
- 2010 NFL All-Pro
- 2012 Walter Payton Man of the Year honoree
- Hall of Honor inductee in 2015