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Michael Trigg Rare Breed Scouting Report

Michael Trigg Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Michael Trigg | Tight End | Baylor

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 240 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: Move TE / Slot / H-Back

Big-bodied, athletic tight end with strong ball skills, mismatch ability, and alignment versatility. Trigg wins with size, catch radius, and movement skills, projecting as a flexible offensive weapon capable of contributing in both the passing game and as a movable piece.


Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational tight end with receiving value in sub-packages and red zone usage.

Structural Effect:
Adds size, flexibility, and matchup stress to the offensive structure.

Problem Solved:
Provides a target capable of creating mismatches against linebackers and smaller defensive backs.

Long-Term Value:
Projects as a starting-caliber tight end with receiving upside and alignment versatility.


Rare Breed Grade™: 8.42

Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)

Peak Projection™: Move Tight End / Passing Game Weapon
Stability Projection™: Multi-Role Offensive Contributor
Development Curve™: Ascending Receiving Tight End


Physical Traits
Size / Frame: 8.50
Length: 8.80
Burst / Acceleration: 8.50
Long Speed: 8.40
Play Strength: 8.00

Composite Physical: 8.44

Athletic tight end with good length and movement ability, though slightly reduced play strength profile.


Functional Traits
Release Ability: 8.40
Route Running: 8.45
Separation Ability: 8.40
Ball Skills: 8.60
YAC Ability: 8.50
Blocking Ability: 7.90

Composite Functional: 8.38

Receiving-oriented tight end with strong ball skills and developing blocking consistency.


Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.40
Physical Temperament: 8.30
Finish Ability: 8.40

Composite DNA: 8.37

Solid competitor with adequate toughness and steady effort across phases.


Value & NFL Translation
Receiving TE Value: 8.60
Scheme Versatility: 8.30

Composite Value: 8.45

Mismatch tight end capable of contributing across multiple alignments and passing concepts.


Overall Evaluation
Michael Trigg projects as a versatile, receiving-oriented tight end capable of creating mismatches through size and ball skills. His ability to align across formations and contribute in the passing game provides strong value, while continued development as a blocker will determine his ceiling.
System Elevator™ tight end with quality starter potential and receiving upside.