The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now it’s time for dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots and draft capital have been determined, and we’re here with your dynasty rookie draft outlooks. Let’s take a look at what Derek Brown expects of Elijah Higgins.
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Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks & Predictions: Elijah Higgins
Stats:
- 2022 (286 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
- Yards per route run: 160th
- PFF receiving grade: 227th
- 2021 (251 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
- Yards per route run: 162nd
- PFF receiving grade: 158th
- Career
- 79% slot rate in 2022 (66.2% over his collegiate career)
Scouting report:
- Higgins operated as the big slot for Stanford. His height and big catch radius allowed him to high-point balls over smaller nickels.
- He needs to work on his releases. Higgins faced off coverage for most of 2022. His footwork at the line does little in the way of helping him on many reps. On many snaps, he resembles a hamster on a wheel spinning in place.
- He is a solid red-zone weapon. Higgins uses size to his advantage in the end zone, boxing out corners or gaining inside leverage on slants. He’s dependable high-pointing with late hands.
- He is not a burner, but he does have pull-away speed in the open field. He has enough lateral agility with his size to weave through traffic after the catch.
Player Comp: Juwan Johnson
Dynasty Outlook: Higgins is following in the footsteps of my player comp for him. Higgins is headed to South Beach as the Dolphins plucked him out of the crowd in the sixth round. Higgins is worth a taxi squad spot, especially in tight-end premium leagues. With an 86th percentile speed score and 83rd percentile burst score, Higgins has the prerequisite athleticism to be a monster as a move tight end if everything comes together.
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