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Texans Sign Jayden Higgins to First Fully Guaranteed Deal for NFL Second-Round Pick

The Houston Texans commit $11.7 million over four years to rookie receiver Jayden Higgins, signaling a bold shift in NFL contract norms.

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa State wideout Jayden Higgins (WO18) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jayden Higgins becomes the first second-round pick in NFL history to receive a fully guaranteed rookie contract, worth $11.7 million over four years.
  • The deal includes a signing bonus exceeding $5.1 million, underscoring the Texans' confidence in Higgins's potential impact.
  • Higgins, selected 34th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, was the second pick of the second round and the fourth wide receiver taken.
  • The Texans prioritized bolstering their wide receiver corps after losing Stefon Diggs in free agency and facing injuries to key players like Tank Dell.
  • Higgins excelled at Iowa State in 2024, recording 1,183 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, and earning All-American honors after transferring from Eastern Kentucky.