Jayden Higgins came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (34th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Iowa State; Eastern Kentucky. Now with HOU, he's in his 2nd NFL season. His 56.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 76th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Size is his calling card, grading in the 92nd percentile among his peers.
Size
6'4", 215#
College
Iowa State; Eastern Kentucky
Draft
Rd 2, 34th overall (2025)
Seasons
2025–2026
2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology76th percentile among WRs
17 games · 68 targets
Week 1 projection · vs BUF
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2025 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed41▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst80▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size92▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands34▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat78▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability14▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share69▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share71▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency63▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume78▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HOU | 56.6 | 17 | 41 | 525 | 6 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Jayden Higgins has played in 17 regular-season games, all with HOU.
As a receiver he has caught 41 passes for 525 yards and 6 touchdowns.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 56.6, in the 76th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game88 on 2 catches, 1 TD vs LAC, 2025 Week 17
2025 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 20 2.2/g | 214 24/g | 5 |
| Away | 8 | 21 2.6/g | 311 39/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 18 3.0/g | 214 36/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 11 | 23 2.1/g | 311 28/g | 3 |
| In wins | 12 | 36 3.0/g | 456 38/g | 6 |
| In losses | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 69 14/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 12 3.0/g | 126 32/g | 0 |
| On turf | 13 | 29 2.2/g | 399 31/g | 6 |
| Indoors | 12 | 29 2.4/g | 399 33/g | 6 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 126 25/g | 0 |
2025 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PIT | 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | NE | 6 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | LAR | 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 36.5 |
| Week 2 | TB | 1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 3 | JAX | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 46.9 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 1 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD | 57.9 |
| Week 5 | BAL | 4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 7 | SEA | — | 29 |
| Week 8 | SF | 4 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD | 51.8 |
| Week 9 | DEN | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 41.8 |
| Week 10 | JAX | 5 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD | 56.8 |
| Week 11 | TEN | 4 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 65 |
| Week 12 | BUF | 4 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 13 | IND | 5 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD | 74.9 |
| Week 14 | KC | 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 58.9 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 39.4 |
| Week 16 | LV | 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 17 | LAC | 2 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD | 61.3 |
| Week 18 | IND | 2 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD | 49.8 |
Jayden Higgins — common questions
- What position does Jayden Higgins play?
- Jayden Higgins is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jayden Higgins played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jayden Higgins has played for HOU (2025).
- Where did Jayden Higgins go to college?
- Jayden Higgins played college football at Iowa State; Eastern Kentucky.
- When was Jayden Higgins drafted?
- Jayden Higgins was selected in round 2, 34th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jayden Higgins scored?
- Jayden Higgins has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
- What is Jayden Higgins's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jayden Higgins rated 56.6 for 2025, the 76th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- C.J. StroudQB · 2025
- Nico CollinsWR · 2025
- Davis MillsQB · 2025
- Woody MarksRB · 2025
- Dalton SchultzTE · 2025
- Nick ChubbRB · 2025
- Xavier HutchinsonWR · 2025
- Jaylin NoelWR · 2025
Drafted in round 2, 2025
- Carson SchwesingerLB · pick 33
- Nick EmmanworiSAF · pick 35
- Quinshon JudkinsRB · pick 36
- Jonah SavaiinaeaG · pick 37
- TreVeyon HendersonRB · pick 38
- Luther Burden IIIWR · pick 39
- Tyler ShoughQB · pick 40
- T.J. SandersDT · pick 41