Michael Trigg 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys TE

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly signing Baylor TE Michael Trigg as an undrafted rookie free-agent, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Michael Trigg is a matchup problem for defenses. The hybrid target already displays the nuance and route detail to immediately contribute in an NFL offense.

Trigg was a 4-star recruit who entered his redshirt-senior season having played for USC, Ole Miss, and Baylor. After dealing with injuries at Ole Miss, Trigg transferred to Baylor and looked to improve upon his 2024 campaign. He set career highs this past season with 50 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns.

The tight end prospect blossomed into a premium weapon during his final season on campus.

Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL Draft since 2019 while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network and is entering his first season in our scouting department.

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Where He Wins

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— Trigg is a true matchup problem, who presents alignment versatility. He has the physical gifts to create space against a multitude of defenders.

— He's a route craftsman, who uses explosive movements in the stem to attack leverage. He manipulates defenders well and his feel at the top of routes is clean.

— Showcases the tracking, ball skills and timing to routinely make plays outside of his frame and down the field in contested windows.

— An explosive mover in his routes and after the catch with enough speed to threaten the seams. Shows toughness after the catch to fight for yards.

Areas of Improvement

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— While Trigg shows physicality after the catch, his all-around game needs more. He must impose his will as a blocker and move people.

— He particularly needs to improve his technique as a blocker in the run game. He plays with high pad level and regularly opens his chest for defenders to gain control.

— Concentration drops are littered throughout his tape. The oversized wide receiver needs to attack the ball in the air and not let it travel into the body.

— Effort concerns are littered throughout his tape.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 7.4 (Third Round-High-Level Backup/Starter Upside)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State (7.5 in 2023), TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green (7.6 in 2025), Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA (7.5 in 2022)

OVERALL RANK: 77

POSITION RANK: TE3

PRO COMPARISON: Evan Engram

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 240
Hand Size: 10 ½"
Arm Length: 34 ½"
Wingspan: 84 ⅜"

40-yard dash: N/A
10-yard split: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Broad: N/A
3 cone: N/A
Shuttle: N/A
Bench: N/A