"Going undrafted was definitely not part of the dream that I had for myself. It's definitely humbling, it's definitely motivating. Honestly, with the way everything went, it's not good to harp on the bad. I'm just going to let it motivate me."
"It played a lot. Coach Wells showed me that he wanted me to be a part of his team and his room. Just really being hands-on during my Pro Day, even some of the drills that I went through [in rookie minicamp], I went through them at my Pro Day, so I was ahead of the game a bit."
The Dallas Cowboys have a history of discovering undrafted free agents who become stars, including Tony Romo and Drew Pearson. In 2026, they are optimistic about Michael Trigg, a tight end from Baylor who excelled in his final NCAA season. Trigg's performance included 50 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns. His relationship with Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells influenced his decision to sign with Dallas after going undrafted, as Wells demonstrated a strong interest in him during the draft process.
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