Michael Trigg TE Baylor | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Michael Trigg TE Baylor
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 06/27/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (70%*) | |
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 06/27/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 60.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 91.9 | |
| Hands: |
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70% |
| Short Receiving: |
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66% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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76% |
| Deep Threat: |
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53% |
| Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#505
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 873 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 91/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Miller Forristall - Alabama |
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73% |
| Jack Stoll - Nebraska |
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70% |
| Matt Bushman - BYU |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Michael Trigg from Carrollwood Day High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Trigg opted to join USC.In 2021 as a freshman Trigg saw action in 6 games for the Trojans as he made 7 receptions for only 109 yards for an average of 15.6 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 75.5.
After season's end Trigg transferred to Mississippi where as a sophomore in 2022 he played in 6 games and had 17 catches for 156 yards for an average of 9.2 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 131.5.
As a junior in 2023 he played just 3 games and hauled in only 4 catches for only 65 yards for an average of 16.3 yards per catch, with one TD, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 117.2.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Trigg has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders.
- Has hands of glue, about as good as you 'll see in the sport.
- His long arms allow him to play bigger than his size, and Trigg has a frame that can carry a little more weight.
- Trigg has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and he has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
- Gets a quick release off the line. Dips his shoulder and shows some savvy 8 as a route runner to avoid contact with defenders g to get into his route.
- Has the burst off the snap to be split out wide in the NFL
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Trigg isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
- Struggles tracking the ball over his shoulder.
- Trigg seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Trigg doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
How other scouting services rate Michael Trigg (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
588.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.