Michael Trigg (tight end)

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Michael Trigg
Baylor BearsNo. 86
Position Tight end
Class
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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 school Carrollwood Day School
(Tampa, Florida)

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

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Early life and high school

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]

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References

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  2. O'Donnell, Kevin (June 24, 2020). "Transfers could lead Carrollwood Day football to complete turnaround". Fox13news.com . Retrieved August 26, 2022.
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