Houston Texans Sign Jayden Higgins Historic Fully Guaranteed Rookie Contract

The Houston Texans made NFL history by signing second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million rookie contract, a first for any second-round pick. Higgins, selected 34th overall from Iowa State, had a standout college career with 140 receptions, 2,166 yards, and 15 touchdowns over two seasons, including a senior year with 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. The Texans' commitment reflects their confidence in Higgins' size, ball skills, and potential, especially as they address wide receiver needs after Stefon Diggs' departure and Tank Dell's injury. Higgins joins a revamped receiving corps that includes Nico Collins, Christian Kirk (acquired from the Jaguars), and other targets like John Metchie III and Braxton Berrios. Texans general manager Nick Caserio and coach DeMeco Ryans highlighted Higgins' physicality, catch radius, and ability to create separation, emphasizing his role in the offense moving forward. This contract signals the Texans' aggressive approach to securing promising talent beyond the first round.