A New Big 12 Star is Starting to Show Up in 2026 First Round NFL Mock Drafts

That kind of placement is significant. Trigg entered Baylor via portal transfers from USC and Ole Miss, but he’s now showing the kind of skill set that draws national forecast attention. He’s long, athletic, and versatile, qualities scouts covet in modern tight ends who can flex out, stretch a seam, or function in-line in the run game.

In the broader mock universe, Trigg is rarely pegged as a lock for Round 1 just yet. Some composite boards and draft profiles project him as a Day 2 or Day 3 candidate. (NFL Draft Buzz gives him a 5th round projection) But his recent surge, backed by production, athletic traits, and chatter among scouts, suggests he’s closing that gap.

At Baylor, Trigg is leading his position group in receiving metrics and branching into roles that NFL evaluators map closely to pro schemes. His performance in games where the Bears are tested gives evaluators tape to measure him not just as a college mismatch but as a pro prospect. The buzz he’s gathering isn’t purely speculative; it’s being supported by film, measurables, and consistency.

If Trigg can maintain or even elevate this trajectory, his mock positioning could become reality. That means performing on Baylor’s biggest stages, against top defenders, making contested catches, showing blocking chops, and proving he can handle the jump in speed.

For now, the mock is a statement from someone inside the evaluative process: Trigg is being viewed not just as a talented tight end, but as one with potential first-round upside. Whether consensus follows is the next wave to watch.