Trigg is a matchup weapon masquerading as a tight end — a 6-4, 240-pound flex piece with the longest wingspan ever measured at the position at the combine and the route-running nuance to get open against every coverage type. He wins on seams and crossers with deceptive tempo changes, sinks his hips at the top of stems like a wideout, and turns short completions into explosive plays with violent YAC ability. But the blocking is a genuine problem: his run-blocking technique regressed in 2025, he grabs rather than drives, and his pad level invites defenders to control him. Concentration drops have also crept into his tape at an alarming rate for a player whose physical tools suggest elite catch reliability. The floor is a passing-down TE2 who contributes in sub-packages; the ceiling is a modern Evan Engram type who forces defenses to account for him on every snap — but you have to accept that he may never give you meaningful inline value.
- Record-setting 84 3/8-inch wingspan creates an enormous catch radius that overwhelms linebackers and safeties at the catch point
- Fluid route runner with explosive stems, tempo manipulation, and excellent hip sink at the top of breaks — plays more like a big wideout than a traditional tight end
- Violent YAC threat who lowers his shoulder and grinds through arm tackles; forced missed tackles at an elite rate for the position
- Alignment versatility — can line up inline, in the slot, flexed out, or in motion, forcing defensive adjustments on every snap
- Red zone weapon with elite high-pointing ability; basketball background translates directly to contested-catch scenarios
- Run blocking is a significant liability — technique regressed in 2025, plays with high pad level, grabs rather than sustains, and lacks the play strength to anchor inline against NFL edge defenders
- Concentration drops appeared with concerning frequency in his final college season, undermining what should be elite catch reliability given his physical tools
- Lacks true top-end speed; foot turnover is average and he can be contained by physical press coverage that redirects him off his stems
- Three schools in five years with multiple disciplinary incidents (dismissal from Ole Miss, suspensions at Baylor) raise maturity and consistency questions
Zierlein's direct comp. Both are long, rangy, move tight ends who win as receivers with alignment versatility and fluid movement skills but offer limited value as traditional in-line blockers. Everett's eight-year career (292 catches, 2,869 yards, 20 TDs across four teams) represents a realistic median outcome for Trigg — a useful passing-game weapon who never anchors a position group.