Is Michael Trigg Hiding Something?
April 23rd, 2026
Baylor TE Michael Trigg.
For weeks, Joe hoped the Bucs would draft a non-edge rusher defender in the first round, pick whomever in the second round and in the third, lock up Tampa native and Baylor tight end Michael Trigg.
This guy Trigg is a total freak. Joe maintains the Bucs offense has one hole, and that is a tight end who can consistently stretch the field and be a perpetual danger to defenses because he can put six on the board.
Think of a power forward going out for passes. That’s Trigg. He’s 6-3, 240 pounds with an 84-inch wingspan. He just towers over linebackers and defensive backs.
Joe spoke with year-round draft analyst Emory Hunt of CBS about Trigg and Joe told Hunt he would love to see the Bucs use Trigg in a two-tight end set with Cade Otton being a blocker or short-yardage pass catcher, and sending Trigg deep.
Hunt, too, is a Trigg fan.
“[Laughs] Well, I like the fact that Otton is THE guy,” Hunt said of the Bucs. “Otton is like my No. 1 inline tight end. But to your point, he’s an inline guy. He can block well. He can do the standard tight end stuff.
“You kind of want a flex tight end, kind of a move tight end. An H-back. Trigg, he can go up. He’s like a receiver. He has has elite hands.”
When Joe called Trigg a power forward, Hunt replied, “Exactly!”
Hunt continued.
“That pairs well with an Otton,” said Hunt, who publishes the Football GamePlan 2026 Prospect Guide. “Now, you are cooking with gas. Now you have a guy who can get vertical and a guy who can block.
“[Otton can block and Trigg can] win one-on-one. Trigg has stickum for hands. His catch radius is enormous. … Now you have a chance to win some big time balls above the rim.
“I like the way you are thinking.”
But something seems to be off with Trigg. Dane Brugler of The Athletic, the man who publishes The Beast, had Trigg rated his No. 16 tight end. WHAT!? Joe saw other tight ends that Brugler had rated above Trigg and there’s just no way in hell these guys can compete with Trigg.
Then, Joe read draft analyst Chad Forbes, who comes across like a know-it-all, suggest “media” is hiding the fact that Trigg is not a good person.
It seems Trigg has something going on off the field that may affect him on the field. To be polite, from what Joe read from Brugler, Trigg needs discipline, which is why Brugler has Trigg as his No. 16 tight end, which is really outrageous when considering Trigg might be a top-3 talent at the position this year.
So it doesn’t appear, even though he is sensational on the field, that Trigg merits consideration for fitting the “I Am That Man” Bucs standard.
If you’re a fan of Sawyer Robertson in this cycle like I am then you probably became a big fan of Michael Trigg like I did.
Spoiler alert – Trigg will be on my annual Draft Man Crush List this year as the battle for TE2 behind Sadiq is between Trigg and Stowers in my opinion.… pic.twitter.com/SqqQRnUWIf
— Reason (@the_real_reason) February 27, 2026
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:14 am
Trigg had those same issues at Ole Miss as well. Not sure if he did at USC, but he did get injured there.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:14 am
I’d take Trigg or Stowers over Sadiq especially since they won’t go until round 3 instead of round 1 for overrated Sadiq.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:14 am
Just remember, there are felons in the HOF
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:18 am
So now we know he’ll be drafted by the Atlanta Flacons.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:18 am
There’s felons everywhere, even in the Oval office
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:19 am
This being IBS LAST NFL draft would be the best news to come out!
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:20 am
Michael Trigg will be an excellent 6th round draft pick
He reminds me of Desmond Clark
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:25 am
Trigg high points the ball in traffic with great hands.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:30 am
The Bucs definately could use a TE at some point my guess us they will draft one. I am not sure that taking Sadiq at 15 isn’t a strength. So maybe if this guy is available later great.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:37 am
If Michael Triggs does not get drafted, there is every chance he’ll come as an undrafted free agent, since he’s a Tampa guy.
Just saying.
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:44 am
“That’s Trigg. He’s 6-3, 240 pounds with an 84-inch wingspan.”
Culp is 6’4″, 237….
April 23rd, 2026 at 9:58 am
Out of curiosity and for comparison, looked up Gronk’s measurables:
6’6″, 265 pounds, 4.68 40 and elite burst. Couldn’t find a 3-cone on him, but I’ll bet it was fairly good.
Man, what a beast Gronk was! So when people say Trigg is big, I’m like, No, Gronk was BIG and fast with a huge(r) wingspan. Alas, I digress into yesteryear…
I’m hoping the Bucs are coaching up Culp and getting ready to give him snaps this year. He could be a weapon on seam-routes.
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:26 am
Bucs need Trigg!
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:27 am
Bucs need Trigg for deep passes and jumping ability!
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:27 am
Trigg “Towers” over DBS and LBers?
He’s short for a TE.
They average right at 6’5”
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:32 am
To be that athletic and ranked so far down, he’s likely more headache than he’s worth. Let’s say he excels on the field, does anyone think his off field behavior/attitude improves? I’m guessing he becomes a bigger problem because now he’s got leverage on teams to put up with him. Throw in more money, that rarely equates to improved behavior with young guys…..I think at best he’s an unrestricted FA worth kicking the tires on but I would want it to be easy to cut ties with him.
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:39 am
I like Trigg, but he’s really not a TE. Hes a tall, lanky WR.
Capt Tim:
It’s not his height, it’s his record setting wingspan that allows him to tower over LBer and DBs.
As for his off the field issues, I guess they question is does the guy love football and will he be in the league in 3 years? Or are his issues so severe he just will never “get it”, get paid and flake out?
The guy is 100% a weapon the Bucs lack, but it’ll all be for not if he’s too immature to be a pro.
I love to know more about exactly what this guy did in the past.
April 23rd, 2026 at 10:59 am
Seferian-Jenkins vibes all the on field talent but questionable off field
April 23rd, 2026 at 11:12 am
I don’t get the obsession with Devin Culp.
He’s going into his third year. There’s a reason he’s not seeing the field. “I know I have this weapon, but let’s keep him on the bench behind Otton, Payne and Kieft” – said no coach, ever.
The fact that he can’t get on the field likely speaks volumes about what he is really capable of.
April 23rd, 2026 at 11:14 am
Sharp object. Groin.
April 23rd, 2026 at 11:38 am
“He’s going into his third year. There’s a reason he’s not seeing the field. “I know I have this weapon, but let’s keep him on the bench behind Otton, Payne and Kieft” – said no coach, ever.”
You say this like it’s the same OC just not using him or like our offense is one that is getting everyone involved on a consistent basis. We’ve talked about Culp, because he’s a cheaper alternative and is capable of “stretching the field” IF that were the type of offense we were running, and it just isn’t-at least not for TEs.
Durham & Culp had a combined 5 targets last season. I’m not faulting either of those guys for their lack of involvement in our offense. Neither of them calls the plays and they can’t throw themselves the ball.
April 23rd, 2026 at 12:09 pm
“You say this like it’s the same OC just not using him or like our offense is one that is getting everyone involved on a consistent basis. We’ve talked about Culp, because he’s a cheaper alternative and is capable of “stretching the field” IF that were the type of offense we were running, and it just isn’t-at least not for TEs.
Durham & Culp had a combined 5 targets last season. I’m not faulting either of those guys for their lack of involvement in our offense. Neither of them calls the plays and they can’t throw themselves the ball.”
So two different OCs – one of whom has proven to be very good – somehow missed the undiscovered talent that is Devin Culp? Not exactly making a case here. The fact that Payne and Kieft aren’t targeted much either only makes that even a worse look for Culp. Ask yourself – why (if he’s so great) can he not get on the field?