Michael Trigg Draft Profile: A Slot Weapon in a Tight End’s Body

Guest Contributor: DynastyMattyIce — respected C2C analyst, writer, and longtime member of the College Fantasy Football community.

Every so often, the Dojo doors open to welcome a fellow mind who’s been grinding film, data, and discussion threads right alongside us. This week, we’re honored to feature a guest piece from DynastyMattyIce, one of the sharpest C2C writers in the space. His eye for player development and system context has made him a trusted voice in the community, and today, he steps into the Dojo to share his perspective on Baylor TE, Michael Trigg.

Let’s enter the Dojo!

Man it’s so good to see Trigg finally putting it all together in Waco. After an injury last year to end his season I was concerned with his production entering the year. He’s proved himself and is one of the more intriguing option in the 2026 draft. At 6’4”, 240 pounds, Trigg is a flex weapon. He can line up in the slot, split wide, or stick his hand in the dirt as a traditional TE.

On tape, what jumps out to me is his route-running. He’s explosive off the line, can vary his tempo to create separation, and his transitions at the top of his stem are smooth as hell. He’s got hip flexibility that lets him run a full route tree. Then there’s his hands, hands of glue. He can catch everything in his frame, but he’s also the guy who stretches and snags passes that look impossible. Once he’s got the ball, he’s physical in the open field.

He’s not going to break five guys in a highlight reel, but he uses every inch he can get and drags defenders like he’s not stopping. He also understands zone coverage really well, finds soft spots, and knows how to make himself an easy target for his QB.

Now, he’s not perfect. Blocking technique is inconsistent, and I’d like to see him attack the football more aggressively at the catch point. Effort can waver when the ball isn’t coming his way, and his long speed isn’t elite, so while he’s quick-twitched off the line, he won’t always blow by defenders vertically. Honestly, that’s why I see him primarily as a TE2 early on, with snaps mainly in passing situations. But that’s not a knock on him, he’s got the kind of talent where the right coaching could turn him into a three-down weapon.

Right now, I see him as the TE4 in the 2026 class. He’s the kind of guy you move around the formation, put in the slot, split him wide, let him work in space, and let him create problems for linebackers and safeties. If he gets stronger and cleans up his run-blocking technique, he could be a Jordan Reed-type weapon: used in multiple ways, a nightmare in the red zone, and someone who can force mismatches just by lining up.

Draft Outlook: Early Day 3 (Rounds 3–4)

Best Fit: Teams with veteran tight end rooms and creative passing schemes. Let him work in space early while they develop him in-line.

NFL Ceiling: TE2 with upside to become a three down flex weapon, high red zone usage, and matchup nightmare. Trigg is a versatile, athletic tight end with natural hands, smooth routes, and physicality after the catch. He’s not finished yet, but I think he’s got the kind of upside that makes him really fun to watch and even better, a prospect I’d want on my roster if I’m building around mismatches. He’s the kind of player who can give you immediate value in the passing game and grow into something even bigger.