| Miami Dolphins | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 27, 2000 (age 22) Kyle, Texas |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bowie High School (Austin, Texas) |
| College: | Stanford (2019-2022) |
| NFL Draft: | 2023 / Round: 6 / Pick: 197 |
| Career history | |
| Miami Dolphins (2023-Present) | |
Player Bio
Higgins started one game in his true freshman (no receptions in 12 appearances) and sophomore seasons (15-176-11.7 in six games). He then became a focus of the offense in 2021, starting nine of 10 games played (45-500-11.1, four TDs). The following year, he led the Cardinal with 59 receptions (704 yards, 11.9 per) and scored twice in 12 starts, receiving honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference platitudes. — by Chad Reuter
Overview
Draft grades for Higgins could vary depending on how teams envision using him in their offense. While teams might see him as a big possession receiver with limitations, he appears to have the necessary tools to become a dynamic F tight end with the ability to work all three levels of the field. Higgins has average ball skills but can run a more robust route tree than most tight ends. Also, he has the frame and technique to be an adequate run blocker in space. He might never be more than a backup at receiver but could blossom for an offense ready to plug him into two tight end sets.
Strengths
- Big slot receiver with potential to become a pass-catching tight end.
- Will rough up crowding coverage at the top of the route.
- Runs routes with rhythmic feet and well-timed breaks.
- Breaks out patterns with crisp cuts and tight angles.
- Consistently creates room to throw for quarterbacks.
- Has speed to attack the seam with success.
- Elusive after the catch with a runner’s field vision.
- Gets into blocks with strong grasp and balanced base.
Weaknesses
- Just six receiving touchdowns in 40 career games.
- Below average push in his drive phase.
- Missing second gear to run down the deep throw.
- Catch radius and focus are very average.
- Slightly disappointing success rate catching through contact.
- Might need to prove he can engage and block linebackers.
My Take
It was a longer wait than many expected, but Miami finally drafted what we assume to be our TE we have been looking for since the 2nd round. He is more of an H-Back/ TE / big body WR that can be used in many ways. I am not sure how his blocking is, but he is more of a pass catching TE to work along with the other TE’s on the roster to improve his game.
I am happy we drafted a TE but not to beat a dead horse I would rather it was Washington.
The Dolphin Seer 