Michael Tauiliili

Michael Tauiliili (; born October 29, 1986) is an American former football player. He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in total tackles during his senior year. He was not selected in the 2009 NFL draft, but was subsequently signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.

Early life Tauiliili was born Michael Brown in Houston, Texas and raised by parents Daryl McMullen and Iva Brown. His father played basketball at Tennessee State University. While at Duke University, Michael Brown changed his name to Tauiliili, with the explanation that it was the name of his maternal great-great-great-grandfather, a Samoan high chief.

He attended Alief Taylor High School, where he was a letter winner and team captain for three years. As a sophomore, he recorded 102 tackles and was named a second-team all-district player. As a junior, he recorded 111 total tackles, 14 for loss, and three sacks, and was named first-team all-district. As a senior, he recorded 121 total tackles, 15 for loss, four sacks, and one interception, and was again named a first-team all-district player. In his final two seasons, the team made state playoff appearances. He led the conference in total tackles and was named a first-team All-ACC player. In the win, 31–3, against Virginia, he recovered a fumble, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass. For his performance in that game, the Walter Camp Foundation named him the National Defensive Player of the Week. Sports Illustrated named him a second-team Midseason All-American. After the season, the Walter Camp Foundation named him a second-team All-American. Tauiliili participated in the East-West Shrine Game as captain of the East squad. He recorded a game-high of 18 tackles and was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Professional career NFL Draft Scout ranked Tauiliili as the 17th out of 149 inside linebacker prospects for the 2009 NFL draft. During the 2008 season, Sports Illustrated compared him to former first-round draft pick Jonathan Vilma in terms of stature and playing style. Tauiliili was not selected in the draft, but was signed as a free agent to a two-year contract by the Indianapolis Colts.