Jayden Higgins is locked up for the long term with the Texans de Houston.
According to Tom Pelissero from NFL NetworkTHE Texans And the choice of second round accepted a four -year recruit contract, although it is only part of the agreement. After having dropped nine points of the draft with the New York GiantsHouston gives Higgins a fully guaranteed contract of $ 11.7 million, marking the first time that a second round choice obtained a fully guaranteed contract.
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Written 34th in the general classification, Higgins was undoubtedly the most constant weapon in university football during his two seasons in Ames. In 2023, as an upper arm of cyclones, he caught 53 passes for 983 yards and six affected. Last year, while helping the Iowa State to secure its very first season of 11 victories, the 4 -inch 4 -inch gateway and 209 pounds captured 87 assists for 1,183 yards and nine affected.
“Very productive player. I mean, go watch him play,” said Managing Director Nick Caserio after his selection. “He went down to the senior Bowl and he spent a good week. Why did we choose him? Because he is a good player, he is a big child, he has the right mindset.”
Houston selected Higgins early to meet a need for a large receiver in summer. Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs signed a three -year agreement with the New England Patriots This offseason, while Tank Dell recovers a significant knee injury which required several surgeries.
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This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: New Wr Jayden Higgins makes history on the contract agreement with the Texans
