2023 Receiving Stats
REC
14
YDS
163
TD
1
AVG
11.6
TAR
19
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A rookie sixth-round pick out of Stanford, Higgins faces the challenge of transitioning from wide receiver to tight end and thus looks unlikely to see playing time early in his career. If he can overcome the steep positional learning curve, though, the 6-3, 228-pound pass-catcher could legitimately find a spot in Miami's offense. Higgins has the speed and burst to contribute in the receiving game, but it may require patience. Read Past Outlooks
Makes some headway after Week 10
Higgins gathered in 14 of 19 targets for 163 yards and one touchdown in 11 regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
A sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in April, Higgins transitioned from oversized wide receiver to undersized tight end in the move to the pros. The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder didn't survive cut-down day in Miami in late August and subsequently was claimed off waivers by Arizona. He eventually became a regular in the Cardinals offense after veteran Zach Ertz went down with a quad strain Week 7 and even recorded at least one catch in each of the team's final seven contests. That said, Higgins played second fiddle by a large margin to 2022 second-round pick Trey McBride, a role that likely will continue for him next season barring further additions at the position.
A sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in April, Higgins transitioned from oversized wide receiver to undersized tight end in the move to the pros. The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder didn't survive cut-down day in Miami in late August and subsequently was claimed off waivers by Arizona. He eventually became a regular in the Cardinals offense after veteran Zach Ertz went down with a quad strain Week 7 and even recorded at least one catch in each of the team's final seven contests. That said, Higgins played second fiddle by a large margin to 2022 second-round pick Trey McBride, a role that likely will continue for him next season barring further additions at the position.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Elijah Higgins' 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
11.9Air Yards Per Snap
0.73% Team Air Yards
3.3%% Team Targets
3.5%Avg Depth of Target
6.9 YdsCatch Rate
73.7%Drop Rate
10.5%Avg Yds After Catch
5.3% Targeted On Route
21.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Elijah Higgins run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Elijah Higgins
89 routes 19 targets
393 routes 106 targets
9 routes 0 targets
1 route 0 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Elijah Higgins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Elijah Higgins' measurables compare to other tight ends?
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' 3"Weight
235 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secCone Drill
7.01 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
126 inHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
31.75 in
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Hauls in both targets in Week 17
Higgins secured both of his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 35-31 victory in Philadelphia.
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Shines in supporting role Week 15
Higgins played 25 of 74 snaps on offense and recorded four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Sunday's 45-29 loss to the 49ers.
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Gaining traction in passing game
Higgins gathered in one of his two targets for a 21-yard reception while playing 22 of the Cardinals' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Steelers.
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Ready to go for Week 7
Higgins (illness) did not appear on Arizona's injury report Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Sitting out Sunday
Higgins (illness) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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