Houston Texans Prospect Series: Are We OVERLOOKING Baylor TE Michael Trigg? | NFL Combine Freak

Could the Houston Texans find their next playmaking tight end in an unexpected place? In this episode of the Locked On Texans Prospect Series, we take a deep dive into Baylor tight end Michael Trigg, one of the most fascinating and polarizing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Trigg measured in at 6'4, 240 pounds and shocked scouts at the NFL Combine by posting the largest wingspan ever recorded for a tight end. The physical traits? Elite. The athletic upside? Undeniable. But there’s a catch. Trigg isn’t the complete tight end prospect. His run blocking is a clear weakness, sometimes showing confusion on assignments and inconsistent effort in the trenches. If you're drafting Michael Trigg, it’s not for his blocking. You’re drafting him for what he can do with the football in his hands. And the numbers back that up: 4th among tight ends in deep receiving yards 3rd in deep receptions 9th in contested catches 4th in average depth of target 17 missed tackles forced this season Simply put — when Trigg gets the ball, he’s a problem. So the real question for the Houston Texans becomes: 👉 Could Trigg be a weapon in C.J. Stroud’s offense? 👉 Is his athletic upside worth overlooking the blocking concerns? 👉 Are we sleeping on one of the most intriguing tight ends in this draft class?