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Jayden Higgins
WR6'4" · 215 lbs · Age 23 · Yr 0 · 17 GP · Iowa State · Rd 2, Pick 34 (2025)
Jayden Higgins
WR6'4" · 215 lbs · Age 23 · Yr 0 · 17 GP · Iowa State · Rd 2, Pick 34 (2025)
6'4" · 215 lbs · Age 23 · Yr 0 · 17 GP · Iowa State · Rd 2, Pick 34 (2025)
2025 Season
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FP/G
4.0
Tgt/G
2.4
Rec/G
30.9
Rec YDs/G
0.4
Rec TDs/G
57%
Snap%
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Jayden Higgins is a rookie wide receiver for the Houston Texans. Listed at age 23, 6'4", 215 lbs. Drafted in the 2nd round (34th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. In 2025 he played 17 games and recorded 41 receptions, 525 receiving yards, 6 receiving TDs, ranking 46th among NFL WRs. Across 17 games over 1 season, his career totals include 41 career receptions, 525 career receiving yards, 6 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 74. Browse Jayden Higgins's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 68 | 41 | 60.3 | 525 | 30.9 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 68 | 41 | 60.3 | 525 | 30.9 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 17.0 | 68.0 | 41.0 | 525.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HOU | 68 | 41 | 525 | 6 | 60.3% | 2.70 | 5.7 | -0.09 | 12.0 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HOU | 17 | 68 | 41 | 11.0 | 9.80 | 3.00 | 0.024 | 4.4% | 101.7 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.