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Michael Trigg (tight end)

Michael Justice Trigg (born June 27, 2002) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, Ole Miss Rebels, and Baylor Bears. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft.

Michael Trigg
No. 46 – Dallas Cowboys
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-06-27) June 27, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarrollwood Day
(Tampa, Florida)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Trigg grew up in Tampa, Florida and initially attended Seffner Christian Academy. He had 82 receptions for 1,232 yards with 16 touchdown receptions as a junior.[1] Trigg transferred to Carrollwood Day School prior to his senior year.[2] Trigg caught 30 passes for 586 yards and five touchdowns in seven games during his senior season.[3] He committed to play college football at USC after considering offers from LSU and South Carolina.[4] Trigg was also considered to be a Division I prospect in basketball. He is the nephew of the rapper Plies who played at Miami Ohio in the 90s.[5][6]

College career

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USC

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Trigg began his collegiate career at USC.[7] He caught seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.[8] Following the end of the season, Trigg entered the NCAA transfer portal.[9]

Ole Miss

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Trigg ultimately transferred to Ole Miss.[10]

On September 26, 2023, it was announced that Trigg was no longer with the team.[11] On December 23, he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[12]

Baylor

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On January 15, 2024, Trigg announced that he would transfer to Baylor.[13] He was a first team All-Big 12 selection in 2025, with 50 catches for 694 yards and six touchdowns. Trigg was a finalist for the John Mackey Award.[14]

College statistics

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Season Team GP Receiving
RecYdsAvgTD
2021USC 6710915.61
2022Ole Miss 7171569.23
2023Ole Miss 346516.31
2024Baylor 113039513.23
2025Baylor 115069413.96
Career381081,41913.614

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspanVertical jump
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m)		240 lb
(109 kg)		34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		7 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(2.14 m)		27.5 in
(0.70 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[15][16]

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Trigg was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[17][18]

References

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  1. ↑ Kornblut, Phil (September 28, 2020). "South Carolina recruiting: Michael Trigg sets commit date". The State. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  2. ↑ O'Donnell, Kevin (June 24, 2020). "Transfers could lead Carrollwood Day football to complete turnaround". Fox13news.com. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Rebel tight end Trigg on John Mackey Award list". Clarksdale Press Register. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Michael Trigg, once offered by USF in two sports, commits to USC". Tampa Bay Times. October 11, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  5. ↑ https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mock-draft-tight-end-michael-trigg/
  6. ↑ Morales, Antonio (October 6, 2021). "Michael Trigg is rising fast as USC looks for a Drake London big-play partner: 'Try to be as spectacular as possible'". The Athletic. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  7. ↑ "USC freshman TE Michael Trigg drops jaws at fall practice". Los Angeles Times. August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Why Ole Miss football is pouring the Michael Trigg hype on thick". The Clarion-Ledger. April 6, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  9. ↑ Morales, Antonio (January 10, 2022). "Jaxson Dart and Michael Trigg to the transfer portal? Caleb Williams in L.A.? USC takeaways from a busy 24 hours". The Athletic. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ Suss, Nick (January 29, 2022). "USC tight end Michael Trigg commits to Ole Miss football from transfer portal". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  11. ↑ Redding, Jared (September 26, 2023). "Michael Trigg, Reginald Hughes no longer with Ole Miss football program". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ Gillespie, John Michael (December 23, 2023). "Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gillespie, John Michael (January 15, 2024). "LOOK: Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Commits to Baylor". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  14. ↑ Deveney, Sean (April 29, 2026). "Cowboys Controversial New Signing Tabbed to Make 53-Man Roster". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Michael Trigg Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Michael Trigg College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  17. ↑ Brock, Todd (April 28, 2026). "Cowboys signing pair of top-25 TE prospects; could spark wild training camp battle". Cowboys Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  18. ↑ Yarrish, Tommy (April 25, 2026). "UDFA Tracker: Cowboys continuing to add to roster following 2026 NFL draft". DallasCowboys.com.
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