Jayden Higgins

Jayden Higgins

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Houston Texans
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Texans double-dipped on Iowa State wide receivers in April, taking Higgins at No. 34 and Jaylin Noel at No. 79. A two-star recruit and FCS transfer, Higgins exploded for 53-983-6 and 87-1,183-9 in his two seasons at ISU, before cementing his draft stock with a 4.47 40, 39-inch vertical and 128-inch broad jump at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds. His last name isn't the only similarity to Tee Higgins, who also was taken 34th overall (2020) and quickly found himself playing alongside both a franchise QB and a wide receiver even more talented than himself. For Jayden Higgins, the presence of Nico Collins in Houston is perhaps a limiting factor for upside scenarios, but it may not be long before Higgins moves ahead of offseason trade acquisition Christian Kirk for No. 2 billing. With Kirk in a contract year and Tank Dell rehabbing a major injury again, Houston's WR depth chart isn't as crowded as it might look at first glance, giving Higgins a good chance to emerge as QB CJ Stroud's second-favorite target at some point in 2025 or 2026. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $11.7 million contract with the Texans in May of 2025.
Logs first NFL touchdown
WRHouston Texans
September 29, 2025
Higgins caught his lone target for a 24-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 26-0 win over Tennessee in Week 4.
ANALYSIS
Higgins blew past Titans safety Amani Hooker on a fade route in the fourth quarter for his first NFL touchdown. It was the third reception over 20 yards for the rookie, who has five catches on six targets to start his NFL career. Getting separation hasn't been an issue for Higgins, who has gotten open on 12 of 16 opportunities, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. With Houston's offense finally beginning to click in the fourth game of the season, perhaps quarterback C.J. Stroud can capitalize on Higgins' ability to get open more frequently.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jayden Higgins' 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
20.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.78
 
% Team Air Yards
10.5%
 
% Team Targets
5.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
83.3%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.6
 
% Targeted On Route
12.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.82
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Houston TexansTexans 2025 WR Snap Distribution
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15664%
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5723%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
95.1
 
Cornerbacks
95.4
 
Safeties
85.2
 
Linebackers
102.3
 
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2025 Jayden Higgins Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jayden Higgins' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
215 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.47 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
9.12 in
 
Arm Length
33.12 in
 
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Playing time remains stable
WRHouston Texans
September 22, 2025
Higgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.
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One grab in loss
WRHouston Texans
September 16, 2025
Higgins caught his lone target for 28 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2.
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Leads receivers with 32 yards
WRHouston Texans
September 7, 2025
Higgins finished with two receptions on three targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Rams.
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More targets on tap
WRHouston Texans
September 5, 2025
Higgins is in line for an elevated role in the Texans' passing game Sunday against the Rams after fellow WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) was ruled out for that contest.
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Two grabs in Saturday's win
WRHouston Texans
August 23, 2025
Higgins caught both his targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Will compete for starting role
WRHouston Texans
July 6, 2025
Higgins is poised to compete for a starting role in training camp after standing out in OTAs and minicamp, per DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Higgins has flashed promising ability downfield, and the rookie second-round pick out of Iowa State has the size to win jump balls at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. With Tank Dell likely to miss most or all of the season as he recovers from a serious knee injury and offseason addition Christian Kirk best suited for the slot, the starting spot on the outside opposite Nico Collins could be Higgins' to lose.
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