Dolphins get tight end they needed in Elijah Higgins

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He’s been listed as a receiver. For the Dolphins, he’s a tight end.

Which is good, because they needed a tight end.

With Mike Gesicki gone, Miami had an urgency for a pass-catching option at the position. Stanford’s Elijah Higgins fills the spot, via the 197th pick in the draft.

Higgins has 4.54-second speed in the 40. He had  59 catches for 704 yards last season, earning honorable mention all-conference honors.

The Dolphins have three other tight ends on the roster: Durham Smythe, Eric Saubert, and Tanner Conner.

8 responses to “Dolphins get tight end they needed in Elijah Higgins

  1. Cool, maybe he gets the 10 catches that Gesicki is leaving behind. Can he block better than Gesicki? I figured he was an upgrade over Ezukamma at WR

  2. Perfect fit for a guy many teams would never use. A 6th round pick for a guy who could be a very good pass catching TE? Love this one!

  3. skcusoirolf says:
    April 29, 2023 at 5:30 pm
    Best case practice squad or special teams. Too small to play TE in the NFL

    You should get in touch with the Dolphins. With your superior level of knowledge you could probably make a valuable contribution to our recruitment efforts.

  4. dundeedolphin says:
    April 29, 2023 at 5:54 pm
    skcusoirolf says:
    April 29, 2023 at 5:30 pm
    Best case practice squad or special teams. Too small to play TE in the NFL

    You should get in touch with the Dolphins. With your superior level of knowledge you could probably make a valuable contribution to our recruitment efforts.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    This is a cite where you are allowed to express your opinion.

  5. The Dolphins will win the AFC hands down, all that speed cannot be contained.

  6. skcusoirolf says:
    April 29, 2023 at 5:30 pm

    Best case practice squad or special teams. Too small to play TE in the NFL

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    You make a legitimate point. Higgins is 6’3” 220 lbs. I’m more concerned about his weight than his height, if they truly plan on playing him at tight end. Meanwhile, the Dolphins offensive line, you know, the guys who are supposed to protect their fragile quarterback, is still a huge question mark at left guard, right tackle and overall quality depth.

  7. He’s not a true TE – he’s too small but has good hands & fast. So maybe Miami plans to use him in a gimmick role or gunner on special teams? 🤔

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