Cowboys Coach Takes Shut Have a look at TE Prospect With ‘Go-Go-Gadget Arms’

The Dallas Cowboys are anticipated to place a powerful deal with their continued rebuild of the protection all through the rest of NFL free company and the upcoming NFL draft, however there was some rising buzz that the workforce may make a splash on offense.

In latest mock drafts, some within the draftnik neighborhood have been suggesting that the Cowboys may flip their consideration to a large receiver. While it is not a direct want, it supplies the workforce with a security internet because the long-term way forward for George Pickens stays unsure.

And now, after the Cowboys had a presence on the Baylor Bears Pro Day over the weekend, there could possibly be some substance behind the concept of including one other offensive playmaker.

While not a large receiver, the Cowboys took a detailed have a look at Baylor tight finish Michael Trigg, who has brought on some intrigue due to his elite measurables. Cowboys tight finish coach Lunda Wells bought to know Trigg all through the exercise, with Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News reporting Wells “was by Trigg’s side for the majority of Sunday’s Pro Day.”

Wells was accompanied by Chris Hall, the Cowboys’ faculty scouting coordinator.

Hoyt shared among the measurables which were producing buzz round Trigg. It begins together with his “go-go-gadget arms” and unbelievable wingspan.

“Trigg’s arms were measured at 34 inches and a quarter, placing him in the 91st percentile among tight end prospects in the draft since 2011, according to mockdraftable.com. His hand size, at 10 and a half inches, also left him in the same percentile,” Hoyt wrote.

“The real standout measurement, however, was the go-go-gadget like wingspan Trigg showed at the combine. He had a longer than 7-foot wingspan. That placed him in the 99th percentile among tight end prospects since 2011. Trigg’s rare wingspan is one of the reasons he’s considered among the best tight ends in the 2026 NFL draft.”

Trigg’s wingspan and catch radius make him an thrilling prospect and addition to any offense, particularly within the redzone the place the Cowboys have struggled at instances. Adding an enormous goal for Dak Prescott could possibly be one of many lacking items that places Dallas over the sting.

Trigg started his faculty profession with the USC Trojans, taking part in in six video games, earlier than transferring to the Ole Miss Rebels for 2 seasons. His breakout got here in 2025, his remaining 12 months at Baylor, producing a career-high of fifty catches for 694 yards and 6 touchdowns.

We’ll have to attend and see when his identify is known as on draft day.

The 2026 NFL Draft shall be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, by way of Saturday, April 25.

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