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Sep 1, 2026
Higgins is a useful complement to McBride because he thinks like a receiver. He has quietly increased his catches every season and gives the offense a credible second pass-catching tight end without needing star-level volume. There is still room for more scoring impact, but his role is trending in the right direction.
Strengths: Reliable availability, receiving instincts from his Stanford background and steady year-over-year growth. He produced 15 first downs on 30 catches in 2025 and can find space in the intermediate game.
Weaknesses: He has just three career touchdowns and lacks McBride's size and dominance as an in-line presence. A 2025 fumble and limited red-zone production show he must be sharper in high-leverage moments.
