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Elijah Higgins

TE

A 6th-round pick (197th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Stanford, Elijah Higgins has built an NFL career since. Now with ARI, he's in his 4th NFL season. Last season's 45.5 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 49th percentile among TEs, below average for the position. His hands stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 75 catches for 760 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Stanford

Draft

Rd 6, 197th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
70.3

91th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14-0.81
Hands×0.1+1.97
Volume×0.12-0.09
Total EPA×0.22+1.05
EPA/target×0.3+1.57
Yards/target×0.12+2.01

Week 1 projection · @ LAC

Methodology
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec1.6 (0–3)48% 1.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.2–36.1)43% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)5% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed86▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst77▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility73▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size9▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands100▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat12▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability95▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share26▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share12▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency95▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume62▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ARI70.35111241
2025ARI45.51730301
2024ARI53.615201722
2023ARI59.311141631

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Elijah Higgins has played in 48 regular-season games, all with ARI.

As a receiver he has caught 75 passes for 760 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with ARI: 301 yards and 0 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 45.5, in the 49th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
3
1.5/g
57
29/g
0
Away3
8
2.7/g
67
22/g
1
In division3
6
2.0/g
48
16/g
0
Out of division2
5
2.5/g
76
38/g
1
In wins1
3
3.0/g
28
28/g
0
In losses4
8
2.0/g
96
24/g
1
On grass2
3
1.5/g
20
10/g
0
On turf3
8
2.7/g
104
35/g
1
Indoors3
6
2.0/g
85
28/g
0
Outdoors2
5
2.5/g
39
20/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA—43.4
Week 3SF3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 4NYG2 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD61
Week 5DET3 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD71.8
Week 6LAR3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD55.9

Elijah Higgins — common questions

What position does Elijah Higgins play?
Elijah Higgins is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Elijah Higgins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Elijah Higgins has played for ARI (2023–2026).
Where did Elijah Higgins go to college?
Elijah Higgins played college football at Stanford.
When was Elijah Higgins drafted?
Elijah Higgins was selected in round 6, 197th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Elijah Higgins scored?
Elijah Higgins has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Elijah Higgins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Elijah Higgins rated 70.3 for 2026, the 91st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 6, 2023

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