Green Bay, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers may be preparing to make one of the most exciting offensive moves of the 2026 NFL Draft, as momentum builds around a potential second-round selection that could reshape their attack.
With the draft just days away, league insider Ian Rapoport has indicated that Green Bay is strongly considering Baylor tight end Michael Trigg with the No. 52 overall pick.
The buzz isn’t just about filling a positional need. It’s about unlocking a new dimension in Matt LaFleur’s offense — one built around versatility, mismatches, and explosive playmaking.
At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, Trigg brings a rare blend of size, athleticism, and receiving ability. His Combine measurements — including an eye-popping 84 3/8-inch wingspan — immediately caught the attention of scouts across the league.
More importantly, his production backed it up.
In 2025 at Baylor, Trigg broke out with 50 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors and Third-Team AP All-America recognition — a clear sign of his rapid development.
But what truly excites evaluators is how he wins.
Trigg thrives in contested catch situations, stretches the seam with fluid movement, and creates yards after the catch with surprising agility for his frame. In today’s NFL, that profile translates directly into a “mismatch weapon.”
For Green Bay Packers, that’s exactly what’s missing.
Despite having promising young tight ends in Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave, the offense has yet to feature a true game-changing presence over the middle — especially in critical red-zone situations.
That’s where Trigg could make an immediate impact alongside Jordan Love.
LaFleur’s system has long favored tight ends who can line up everywhere — in-line, in the slot, or even motioned across the formation. Trigg’s versatility fits that mold perfectly, giving Love a reliable target who can exploit linebackers and safeties alike.
There are still areas to refine.
His blocking technique remains a work in progress, and like many young receiving tight ends, he’ll need time to adjust to the physical demands of the NFL trenches.
But the upside is undeniable.
If the Packers pull the trigger at No. 52 — or even maneuver within the second round to secure him — it would signal a clear commitment to surrounding Love with dynamic, high-upside weapons.
And perhaps more importantly, it would signal belief.
Belief that this offense is ready to take the next step. Belief that the window to compete is opening now. And belief that adding a player like Trigg could be the spark that pushes Green Bay from promising to dangerous.
As draft night approaches, one thing is becoming clear in Green Bay:
The Packers aren’t just drafting for depth.
They’re drafting to transform.
