Eagles Urged to Add 6-Foot-4, 240-Pound Big 12 TE in Draft

ESPN's latest 3-round mock draft brings the Philadelphia Eagles an 'upgrade' at tight end with Baylor TE Michael Trigg.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:57am

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The Philadelphia Eagles are being urged to add Baylor tight end Michael Trigg in the 2026 NFL Draft. Trigg, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect, is projected to be a third-round pick and could provide an 'upgrade' at the position for the Eagles, who have Dallas Goedert but may need to plan for the future at tight end.

Why it matters

The Eagles' tight end position is in flux, with Goedert set to be a free agent in 2027. Trigg, who had a breakout 2025 season at Baylor, could be a long-term solution and provide a big, athletic target in the passing game.

The details

Trigg, a Tampa native, played for three different colleges - one season at USC, two at Ole Miss, and his final two at Baylor, where he was a two-time All-Big 12 selection. In 2025, he had 50 receptions for 694 yards and 6 touchdowns. At the NFL Combine, Trigg set the record for measured wingspan, surpassing the previous mark set by Steelers TE Darnell Washington.

  • Trigg played his final two college seasons at Baylor in 2024 and 2025.
  • Trigg is projected to be a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The players

Michael Trigg

A 6-foot-4, 240-pound tight end prospect from Baylor University, who is projected to be a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and could provide an 'upgrade' at the position for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Goedert

The Philadelphia Eagles' current starting tight end, who is set to be a free agent in 2027.

Darnell Washington

A tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who previously held the record for measured wingspan at the NFL Combine that Trigg surpassed.

Plies

Trigg's uncle, a platinum-selling rapper who played wide receiver for Miami of Ohio from 1995 to 1997.

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What they’re saying

“Philly needs an upgrade at tight end with Dallas Goedert on the decline and set to be a free agent in 2027.”

— Matt Miller, ESPN Analyst

“Michael Trigg is a matchup problem for defenses. The hybrid target already displays the nuance and route detail to immediately contribute in an NFL offense ... The tight end prospect blossomed into a premium weapon during his final season on campus.”

— Daniel Harms, Bleacher Report Writer

“Trigg's official wingspan surpassed that of Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington's 83 3/4 mark in 2023, whose rare length had previously been considered the gold standard at the position at the combine.”

— Ben Meggitt, Steelers Now Writer

“Long, rangy tight end offering rare arm length, good speed and some alignment versatility. Trigg moves like a big wideout with surprising hip sink, foot quickness and fluid transitions to run after the catch. He wins vertically against linebackers and overwhelms defensive backs with size, high-point talent and massive hands that fuel highlight-reel catches.”

— Lance Zierlein, NFL Draft Analyst

What’s next

The Eagles will have the opportunity to select Trigg in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, where they could add him as a potential long-term solution at tight end.

The takeaway

The Eagles' tight end position is in need of an upgrade, and Trigg could be the answer. His size, athleticism, and pass-catching ability make him an intriguing prospect who could provide a big target in the passing game and help the Eagles' offense for years to come.