Michael Huff

Bio

A defensive back with exceptional speed and impeccable instincts, Michael Huff consistently thwarted opposing offenses while making clutch plays and helping Texas claim the 2005 national title. He joins Texas teammates Vince Young and Derrick Johnson in the College Football Hall of Fame. A unanimous First Team All-American in 2005, Huff capped his career by winning the Thorpe Award, given to the nation's best defensive back, becoming the first Longhorn ever to receive the prestigious honor. Playing for Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown during his four years in Austin, Huff helped the Longhorns to a 45-6 overall record, four consecutive bowl appearances, the program's first national championship in 35 years, a perfect 13-0 season, and a Big 12 title. Huff earned Defensive MVP honors in Texas' legendary 2005 BCS National Championship victory over USC in the Rose Bowl after making a crucial fourth-down tackle late in the game to give the Longhorns possession for their iconic game-winning drive. A two-time First Team All-Big 12 pick, Huff led the Longhorns' defense as the unit topped the conference in total defense, scoring defense, and passing defense. Huff set multiple records at Texas, including the most career defensive touchdowns (five) and the most interceptions returned for a touchdown in a career (four). Starting 50-of-51 career games, Huff posted 318 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 44 pass breakups, seven interceptions, six forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks, proving his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He also excelled in the classroom, earning Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll recognition before graduating with a degree in youth and community studies in 2005.

Career Highlights

• 2005 All-Conference
• 2005 Jim Thorpe Award Winner
• 2005 Unanimous All-America
• 2004 All-Conference