Jayden Higgins
Houston Texans·#81·6'4"·215 lb·Rookie·Iowa StateOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Iowa State · Big 12
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 68 | 53 | 983 | 6 | 50 |
| 2024 | 13 | 97 | 86 | 1,157 | 9 | 5 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Iowa State · 2025 draft class
Higgins is a physically imposing receiver with excellent size, length, and developing route-running ability. He uses his frame effectively to box out defenders and create throwing windows for his quarterback. Higgins shows improving route-running detail, with better breaks and separation at the top of routes. At the catch point, he displays good body control and adjustment to the ball in the air. Higgins' hands are reliable, plucking the ball away from his frame and securing it through contact. After the catch, he shows good vision and strength to break tackles.
Strengths
- Size and length
- contested catch ability
- red zone effectiveness
- hands
- developing route-running
- physicality
- catch radius
- competitive toughness
Concerns
- Still developing route detail against press coverage
- separation quickness is good not great
- needs to improve release package
- can be more consistent as a blocker