Did Cowboys uncover game-changing UDFA out the Big 12?

The Dallas Cowboys spent this past weekend getting the new draft class acclimated to the team. The majority of draft additions were on the defensive side of the field, but somewhat buried withn this group is an undrafted free agent who has quickly become a fan favorite; former Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg.

Trigg has been on fans' watch list since a clip of him working with Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells at Baylor's Pro Day surfaced in March. While many experts projected him as a fourth or fifth-round talent, he went undrafted. The pre-draft hype has still led to high expectations upon his arrival in Dallas.

The hype was further validated during a recent press conference with Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. When asked about players who stood out during the pseudo practices, Schottenheimer specifically highlighted Trigg’s athleticism and impact.

“We’ve all seen the highlight reel catches and things that he did at Baylor; it’s impressive," Schottenheimer said. "You talk about a guy that can stretch the field vertically and make game-changing ‘wow’ type plays attacking the middle of the field.” This professional endorsement aligns perfectly with the film, where those exact traits, the primary reason fans fell in love with his game, are on full display.

Michael Trigg Pro Day measurements

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 240 pounds

Arm length: 34 1/4"

Vertical jump- 27.5."

Games Watched: vs Arizona State (2025), vs Auburn, and vs Troy (2022 when played for Ole Miss)

Strengths

Trigg operates as a slot receiver trapped in a tight end’s frame, offering the versatility to flex out wide or align as a move TE. His ability to accelerate downfield appears effortless, and he utilizes a sophisticated swipe move to shed defenders and create immediate separation.

Beyond his speed, Trigg possesses elite contact balance. His film reveals a bruising runner who routinely bounces off initial contact to gain extra yardage. Most importantly for Dallas, his proficiency on the seam route, a staple of ’s passing attack, combined with above-the-rim, jump-ball ability, gives him legitimate TE2, TE3 potential as he continues to refine his game.