2025 Receiving Stats
REC
9
YDS
121
TD
1
AVG
13.4
TAR
13
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $11.7 million contract with the Texans in May of 2025.
No impact in loss
Higgins did not catch any of his three targets in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.
ANALYSIS
More was expected out of the rookie, who played a season-high 48 snaps as he moved up the depth chart with Christian Kirk (hamstring) inactive, but Higgins got caught up in the shocking mess that was Houston's offense, which had 15 days to prepare for the game but still managed just 254 yards of offense and only 14 first downs that weren't the product of Seattle penalties. Higgins was blanked for the first time in six games, as the Texans' shaky offensive line made life difficult for quarterback C.J. Stroud. There may be additional responsibility placed on Higgins next week against San Francisco, as top wideout Nico Collins was removed from Monday's contest and will begin preparation for Week 8 in the concussion protocol.
More was expected out of the rookie, who played a season-high 48 snaps as he moved up the depth chart with Christian Kirk (hamstring) inactive, but Higgins got caught up in the shocking mess that was Houston's offense, which had 15 days to prepare for the game but still managed just 254 yards of offense and only 14 first downs that weren't the product of Seattle penalties. Higgins was blanked for the first time in six games, as the Texans' shaky offensive line made life difficult for quarterback C.J. Stroud. There may be additional responsibility placed on Higgins next week against San Francisco, as top wideout Nico Collins was removed from Monday's contest and will begin preparation for Week 8 in the concussion protocol.
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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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
30.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.95% Team Air Yards
12.6%% Team Targets
7.3%Avg Depth of Target
13.1 YdsCatch Rate
69.2%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.0% Targeted On Route
13.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
92.3
Cornerbacks
58.5
Safeties
147.4
Linebackers
88.2
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Measurables Review
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.47 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
128 inHand Length
9.12 inArm Length
33.12 in
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Could see more action Week 7
Higgins could be in line for more playing time in Monday's game at Seattle with Christian Kirk (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Snap count increasing
Higgins caught all four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over the Ravens in Week 5.
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Logs first NFL touchdown
Higgins caught his lone target for a 24-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 26-0 win over Tennessee in Week 4.
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Playing time remains stable
Higgins caught his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Jacksonville.
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One grab in loss
Higgins caught his lone target for 28 yards in Monday's 20-19 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2.
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Injuries at WR create opportunity
Higgins could be in line for a larger role in Week 8 against the 49ers, as both Nico Collins and Christian Kirk were non-participants at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Kirk aggravated a hamstring injury that previously caused a two-game absence prior to Monday's loss to the Seahawks, while Collins was concussed in that game, giving the latter less than a full week to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's visit from the 49ers. Higgins was overshadowed by former Iowa State teammate Jaylin Noel against Seattle, as Noel had 77 receiving yards while Higgins went without a catch. Noel's best suited for the slot, so Higgins should get more opportunities on the outside if Collins is unavailable. Higgins was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, going one round ahead of Noel.
Kirk aggravated a hamstring injury that previously caused a two-game absence prior to Monday's loss to the Seahawks, while Collins was concussed in that game, giving the latter less than a full week to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's visit from the 49ers. Higgins was overshadowed by former Iowa State teammate Jaylin Noel against Seattle, as Noel had 77 receiving yards while Higgins went without a catch. Noel's best suited for the slot, so Higgins should get more opportunities on the outside if Collins is unavailable. Higgins was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, going one round ahead of Noel.