Michael Trigg (tight end)

For the quarterback and coach, see Michael Trigg (quarterback).
Michael Trigg
Baylor Bears – No. 86
PositionTight end
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Junior
Personal information
Born: (2002-06-27) June 27, 2002 (age 22)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCarrollwood Day School
(Tampa, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Michael Trigg (born June 27, 2002) is an American college football tight end for the Baylor Bears of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the USC Trojans and the Ole Miss Rebels.

Early life

Trigg grew up in Tampa, Florida and initially attended Seffner Christian Academy. He had 82 receptions for 1,232 yards with 16 touchdown receptions as a junior.[1] Trigg transferred to Carrollwood Day School prior to his senior year.[2] Trigg caught 30 passes for 586 yards and five touchdowns in seven games during his senior season.[3] He committed to play college football at USC after considering offers from LSU and South Carolina.[4] Trigg was also considered to be a Division I prospect in basketball.[5]

College career

USC

Trigg began his collegiate career at USC.[6] He caught seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.[7] Following the end of the season, Trigg entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8]

Ole Miss

Trigg ultimately transferred to Ole Miss.[9]

On September 26, 2023, it was announced that Trigg was no longer with the team.[10] On December 23, he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[11]

Baylor

On January 15, 2024, Trigg announced that he would transfer to Baylor.[12]

References

  1. ^ "South Carolina recruiting: Michael Trigg sets commit date". The State. September 28, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  2. ^ O'Donnell, Kevin (June 24, 2020). "Transfers could lead Carrollwood Day football to complete turnaround". Fox13news.com. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "Rebel tight end Trigg on John Mackey Award list". Clarksdale Press Register. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "Michael Trigg, once offered by USF in two sports, commits to USC". Tampa Bay Times. October 11, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  5. ^ Morales, Antonio (October 6, 2021). "Michael Trigg is rising fast as USC looks for a Drake London big-play partner: 'Try to be as spectacular as possible'". The Athletic. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "USC freshman TE Michael Trigg drops jaws at fall practice". Los Angeles Times. August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  7. ^ "Why Ole Miss football is pouring the Michael Trigg hype on thick". The Clarion-Ledger. April 6, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  8. ^ Morales, Antonio (January 10, 2022). "Jaxson Dart and Michael Trigg to the transfer portal? Caleb Williams in L.A.? USC takeaways from a busy 24 hours". The Athletic. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  9. ^ Suss, Nick (January 29, 2022). "USC tight end Michael Trigg commits to Ole Miss football from transfer portal". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  10. ^ Redding, Jared (September 26, 2023). "Michael Trigg, Reginald Hughes no longer with Ole Miss football program". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ^ Gillespie, John Michael (December 23, 2023). "Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Enters Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Gillespie, John Michael (January 15, 2024). "LOOK: Former Ole Miss TE Michael Trigg Commits to Baylor". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 23, 2024.


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