{"id":182454,"date":"2026-05-02T23:17:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=182454"},"modified":"2026-05-02T23:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:17:28","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-bombshell-cowboys-may-have-just-uncovered-a-hidden-weapon-a-64-240-pound-udfa-rookie-is-already-turning-heads-and-threatening-to-shock-the-entire-nfc-east-w","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=182454","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BOMBSHELL : Cowboys may have just uncovered a hidden weapon \u2014 a 6\u20194\u201d, 240-pound UDFA rookie is already turning heads and threatening to shock the entire NFC East with a matchup nightmare nobody saw coming, a sleeper story that could explode fast \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">As expected, the Dallas Cowboys took care of their defense in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even though America\u2019s Team already came in as one of the scariest offenses in the league, Jerry Jones still decided to add more weapons for Dak Prescott on Day 3.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Michael Trigg from Baylor was\u00a0signed as an undrafted free agent UDFA, but before the draft, some analysts saw him as a potential top 100 pick. He wasn\u2019t drafted due to maturity concerns, but the only ones that can help with that now are the coaches around him.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/banner_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_1709,y_218,w_2021,h_1136\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/129\/01kqfmmfdrk6w8vzt7wf.jpg\" alt=\"Baylor Bears tight end Michael Trigg\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Cowboys insider and film analyst\u00a0Bryan Broaddus on 105.3 The Fan\u00a0said opposing secondaries may fear Trigg\u2019s size and catching abilities. From what Broaddus claims, it looks like Trigg will have a real shot at making the 53-man roster.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\"><em><strong>\u201cAt 6\u2032 4\u2033, 240, he is a matchup problem. He does a really fine job at tracking the ball, securing the catch. He\u2019ll extend his hands in order to make the reception. He does a really good job at using his length in order to make those receptions. He can make the contested catches that tight ends are required to do.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/banner_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Dallas Cowboys undrafted TE Michael Trigg has a great chance to make 53-man roster<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">In Trigg\u2019s last season with Baylor, he snagged 50 catches for 694 yards and six scores. He finished second on the team in receiving yards and was one of the lone bright spots in the Bears\u2019 abysmal receiving game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">He can be a threat on seam routes and be a nightmare to tackle in the open field. If he can show the same strides he did at Baylor, the Cowboys would have gotten a massive steal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" class=\"\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/inpage_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">How he went undrafted is baffling, but Dallas may have landed a hidden gem. The concerns appear to be more about maturity than anything serious, and if the coaching staff can help him grow in that area, this could prove to be a savvy pickup. The athleticism and catching ability all point to a potential starting tight end. If he puts everything together, look out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/banner_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The Cowboys\u2019 tight end room needs work behind Jake Ferguson, and Ferguson underwhelmed last season after signing a big extension.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">The hope is that Brevyn Spann-Ford builds on an impressive Year 2, but former second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker\u00a0hasn\u2019t made a lot of noise\u00a0in his three years as a pro. He\u2019ll be an unrestricted free agent in 2027, but if Brian Schottenheimer likes what he sees from Trigg in OTAs and training camp, some tough cuts may have to be made.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_4\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/banner_responsive_4_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1\">Trigg has the pass-catching chops and size to create mismatches, and Broaddus expects him to get a real opportunity to prove himself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As expected, the Dallas Cowboys took care of their defense in the 2026 NFL Draft. 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