The Dallas Cowboys are known for making at least one splash undrafted free agency signing. In 2026, they’re delivering one once again. And it’s hard to miss.

The Cowboys are signing tight end Michael Trigg out of Baylor, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. At 6-foot-3 and a wild highlight reel, it’s going to be tough to not get excited about the addition.

The Cowboys are clearly high on Trigg. All you have to do is follow the money. At $200,000 in guaranteed money including a $25,000 signing bonus, Trigg is currently one of the five-highest paid UDFAs per Spotrac.

Trigg in UDFA is a steal

Trigg is one of those undrafted free agents that it seems like the NFL forgot to draft. He entered the draft as a projected Day 3 target. His A to Z Sports’ projected draft position was 108.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler gave Trigg a 5th to 6th round grade.

I mocked Trigg to the Cowboys several times, including on my post-first-round mock draft in the fourth. For them to be able to add him without spending a draft pick is a win.

Trigg will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster through his play-making ability. Though he’s a tight end, some project him as a “big slot” at the NFL level, as he lined up in such a role most of his time at Baylor.

While the film shows a football player with upside (more on that later), Trigg’s fall out of the draft is partially explained by off-field concerns that include multiple one-game suspensions in college.

Michael Trigg scouting report

Trigg, 23, was listed by our own draft expert Destin Adams as a future “average backup or rotational player. Below is his scouting report.

Scout’s take: “Trigg is strongest playing as a big slot receiver or move tight end. He moves well, given his frame, and makes a lot of plays after the catch when given the chance. Can outrun many linebackers and bigger safeties with fun explosiveness. Blocking ability was lacking throughout his college career, and he was kept off the field at times. While a bigger target, Trigg lacks the hands and high-pointing ability to make as many contested catches as you would like. Scheme/usage matters a lot for him as a prospect. There’s also some off-field concerns teams will have to navigate.” – Destin Adams