Elijah Higgins

Receptions:	34
Receiving yards:	335
Receiving average:	9.9
Receiving touchdowns:	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elijah Higgins
No. 84 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	October 27, 2000 (age 24); Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bowie; (Austin, Texas)
College:	Stanford (2019–2022)
NFL draft:	2023 / round: 6 / pick: 197
Career history
	Miami Dolphins (2023)*; Arizona Cardinals (2023–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:
Receptions:	34
Receiving yards:	335
Receiving average:	9.9
Receiving touchdowns:	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	10+1⁄2 in (0.27 m)	4.54 s	1.56 s	2.61 s	4.50 s	7.01 s	35.0 in (0.89 m)	10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)	17 reps
Sources:^[7]^[8]

Miami Dolphins

Higgins was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, 197th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.^[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023.^[10]

Arizona Cardinals

2023 season

On August 30, 2023, Higgins was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.^[11] In his rookie season, he played in 11 games and started 2. He finished the 2023 season with 14 receptions on 19 targets for 163 yards and 1 touchdown.^[12]

2024 season

Higgins started the 2024 season as the Cardinals' second-string tight end behind Trey McBride. In Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills he caught 2 passes for 12 yards in a 34-28 loss for the Cardinals. In Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams, Higgins caught one pass for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 41-10 win. In Week 5 he caught one pass for two yards and a touchdown in a 24-23 win against the San Francisco 49ers.

In addition to their roles as tight ends, both Higgins and fellow tight end Tip Reiman would also see time at fullback.

In the 2024 season Higgins played in 17 games and started 6, playing 411 offensive snaps and 176 special teams snaps. He recorded 20 receptions on 24 targets for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Receiving					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2023	ARI	11	2	14	163	11.6	26	1	0	0
Career		11	2	14	163	11.6	26	1	0	0

Personal life

Higgins' father played college football at Florida.^[13]

References

^ Jones, Thomas (January 26, 2018). "Bowie receiver Elijah Higgins nabs offer from Texas A&M". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
^ Patel, Shikha (October 15, 2018). "Elijah Higgins receives a jersey of opportunities". The Dispatch Online. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
^ Eberts, Wescott (December 18, 2018). "4-star WR Elijah Higgins commits to Stanford over Texas, Florida". BurntOrangeNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
^ Kroner, Steve (August 25, 2022). "'We didn't forget it': Stanford's memories of rough 2021 season fuel prep for '22". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ Fowler, Ryan (August 3, 2022). "Elijah Higgins Should Rise On NFL Draft Boards This Fall". TheDraftNetwork.com. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
^ Alvarado, Jairo (February 13, 2023). "Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: WR Elijah Higgins, Stanford". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
^ "Elijah Higgins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Elijah Higgins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
^ Masala, Mike (April 29, 2023). "Dolphins select Stanford WR Elijah Higgins with pick No. 197". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
^ Gershman, Zach (August 30, 2023). "Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ "Elijah Higgins 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
^ Kroichick, Ron (November 16, 2021). "Big Game brothers: One Higgins catches passes for Stanford, the other defends them for Cal". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

External links

[1] Jones, Thomas (January 26, 2018). "Bowie receiver Elijah Higgins nabs offer from Texas A&M". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved February 3, 2023.

[2] Patel, Shikha (October 15, 2018). "Elijah Higgins receives a jersey of opportunities". The Dispatch Online. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[3] Eberts, Wescott (December 18, 2018). "4-star WR Elijah Higgins commits to Stanford over Texas, Florida". BurntOrangeNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 20, 2019.

[a289-4] Kroner, Steve (August 25, 2022). "'We didn't forget it': Stanford's memories of rough 2021 season fuel prep for '22". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

[5] Fowler, Ryan (August 3, 2022). "Elijah Higgins Should Rise On NFL Draft Boards This Fall". TheDraftNetwork.com. Retrieved October 29, 2022.

[6] Alvarado, Jairo (February 13, 2023). "Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: WR Elijah Higgins, Stanford". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[7] "Elijah Higgins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

[8] "2023 NFL Draft Scout Elijah Higgins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

[9] Masala, Mike (April 29, 2023). "Dolphins select Stanford WR Elijah Higgins with pick No. 197". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

[10] "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.

[l479-11] Gershman, Zach (August 30, 2023). "Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[12] "Elijah Higgins 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.

[z639-13] Kroichick, Ron (November 16, 2021). "Big Game brothers: One Higgins catches passes for Stanford, the other defends them for Cal". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2024.

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