Elijah Higgins Explained

Elijah Higgins
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:84
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:27 October 2000
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:234
High School:Bowie
(Austin, Texas)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:197
College:Stanford (2019–2022)
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:14
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:163
Statlabel3:Receiving average
Statvalue3:11.6
Statlabel4:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:HiggEl00

Elijah Higgins (born October 27, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford.

Early years

Higgins grew up in Florida and attended Bowie High School in Austin, Texas.[1] He was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game during his senior season.[2] Higgins was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Stanford.[3]

College career

Higgins played in all 12 of Stanford's games, primarily on special teams, as a freshman. He had 15 receptions for 176 yards during the team's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season. Higgins led the Cardinal with 45 receptions for 500 yards during his junior season.[4] [5] He caught 59 passes for 704 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.[6]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Higgins was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, 197th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[7] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[8]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 30, 2023, Higgins was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Personal life

Higgins' father played college football at South Florida.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bowie receiver Elijah Higgins nabs offer from Texas A&M . Jones . Thomas . January 26, 2018 . . February 3, 2023.
  2. Web site: Elijah Higgins receives a jersey of opportunities . Patel . Shikha . October 15, 2018 . The Dispatch Online . March 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: 4-star WR Elijah Higgins commits to Stanford over Texas, Florida . Wescott . Eberts . BurntOrangeNation.com . December 18, 2018 . . January 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: Kroner . Steve . 2022-08-25 . ‘We didn’t forget it’: Stanford’s memories of rough 2021 season fuel prep for ’22 . 2024-07-21 . San Francisco Chronicle.
  5. Web site: Elijah Higgins Should Rise On NFL Draft Boards This Fall. Ryan. Fowler. TheDraftNetwork.com. August 3, 2022. October 29, 2022.
  6. Web site: Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: WR Elijah Higgins, Stanford. Sports Illustrated. Jairo. Alvarado. 13 February 2023. March 27, 2023.
  7. Web site: Masala . Mike . April 29, 2023 . Dolphins select Stanford WR Elijah Higgins with pick No. 197 . 2024-07-21 . Dolphins Wire . USA Today.
  8. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. Web site: Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2023.
  10. Web site: Kroichick . Ron . Big Game brothers: One Higgins catches passes for Stanford, the other defends them for Cal . San Francisco Chronicle . 2021-11-16 . 2024-07-21.