Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).
Jayden Higgins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Kentucky and Iowa State before being selected by Houston in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. In his rookie season, Higgins recorded 41 receptions for 525 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Early life and college career
Higgins attended Westminster Christian High School in South Miami, Florida, before beginning his college career at Eastern Kentucky. He later transferred to Iowa State, where he became a leading receiver and earned multiple conference and national honours.
Professional career
Higgins was chosen by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft with the 34th overall pick. He played all 17 regular-season games as a rookie and contributed 41 catches, 525 receiving yards, and 6 touchdowns.
Playing profile
Higgins is listed at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, giving him a large frame for the wide receiver position. Reports from NFL and team sources describe him as an active receiver option in Houston's passing game.
Awards and recognition
During his Iowa State career, Higgins received AP third-team All-American recognition in 2024 and second-team All-Big 12 honours. In 2023, he was named an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and the conference's Offensive Newcomer of the Year.
Key facts
- Played college football for Eastern Kentucky and Iowa State.
- Selected by the Houston Texans with the 34th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
- Listed by the Texans and NFL as a wide receiver wearing number 81.
- Recorded 41 receptions for 525 yards and 6 touchdowns in his 2025 rookie season.
- Earned AP third-team All-American honours in 2024 and second-team All-Big 12 honours.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayden_HigginsSupports: Full name, birth date, college history, draft position, and Texans team affiliation.
- Houston Texans — https://www.houstontexans.com/team/players-roster/jayden-higgins-x0654/Supports: Team roster details, position, height, weight, college, and 2025 season statistics.
- NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/jayden-higgins/Supports: Player bio, height, weight, experience, college, age, and hometown.
- Iowa State Cyclones — https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/jayden-higgins/13068Supports: College biography, honours, position, hometown, draft selection, and academic major.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats?id=4877706&type=college-footballSupports: Birth date, college, current team, position, and draft information.