The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Panthers selected Bryce Young first in the 2023 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins reacts before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. All rights reserved. I have to put guys in position to go make a play, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Monday, November 1. Higgins hasn't played since Week 6 against the Rams, so there isn't much surprise here. (AP Photo/Stew Milne), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) avoids Buffalo Bills defensive back Phillip Gaines (28) in the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) plays against Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure form New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. [20], On March 4, 2019, the Browns tendered Higgins, who was set to become a restricted free agent. Higgins has had his ups and downs but has been one Mayfields most reliable targets since his rookie season. Rashard Higgins agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Carolina Panthers back in March. A 2016 draft pick out of Colorado State, wide receiver Rashard Higgins has played for Cleveland for six seasons before coming to Carolina. The Cleveland Browns did not make any moves at the trade deadline but there was plenty of drama to go around as allies of Odell Beckham Jr. pleaded for him to be dealt. Rashard Higgins mother has lived in a public housing project in Dallas for most of her life. Higgins started in six games that season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips (23) attempts to block a pass to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. Higgins was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns. Hailing from Minnesota, Ellis L. Williams joined the Observer in October 2021 to cover the Carolina Panthers. Speed 4.64. Kirk Irwin/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Browns on December 26, 2020,[25] and activated on December 31. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. Theres the hairdo, with small curls dyed a light brown on top of his black hair. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns' Rashard Higgins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs from Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. As the Browns remade their receiver room, Higgins and his former teammate Jarvis Landry are now division rivals. College Colorado State Rams. Still, dreams of life after ball creep into his mind sometimes when he looks over at his wife and son still sleeping as he rolls out of bed for 7 a.m. workouts. The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). (Michael Yanow via AP), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Johnson has played a number of positions in college career, but was prolific rushing the passer in 2022. [19] Higgins brought his family with him. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates a 24-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2020. PHOTOS: First day of joint practices in New England, Ikem Ekwonu to get bulk of first-team reps "moving forward", Brian Burns continues to add to pass-rush education. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Lots of content dropping soon Link in bio pic.twitter.com/05u0bBoltC. Subscribe to the Browns Nation newsletter here! 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. According to his Instagram account, one of Higgins' hobbies is noodling. The Panthers wide receiver outstretched his arms and called out to his 11-month Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. He also excelled in track & field at Mesquite. But he also knows how much work it took to put himself into the position hes in and how much harder hell have to work now to stay there. Its just amazing.. Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. Higgins attended Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track. All rights reserved. After taking wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and outside linebacker DJ Johnson Friday, they go into the third day of the draft with two more picks. The Browns are spending a ton of money for Beckham and his good friend Jarvis Landry, but theyve been unable to be a significant part of the offense. Browns Receiver Speaks Up About Turning On Baker Mayfield, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. There are opportunities. Thanks to all those guys, Higgins said. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 5th round (172nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Ive always got to think school first, but if its my time, its my time, man, Higgins said. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel), Cleveland Browns celebrate wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82)'s touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. And I didnt really understand him until I had my son.. We have to take care of it, we have to address it and we have to practice it, but we absolutely have to be better.. [6] He finished the season with a school freshman record 68 receptions, which went for 837 yards and six touchdowns. The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. During the 2020 season, when teammate Odell Beckham Jr. was out with an injury, Higgins went on to play in his position, catching 37 passes for a career-high 599 yards and four touchdowns. I can go to him about whatever and just learn from him., A post shared by Rashard Higgins (@yeahthatswood). Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins. (AP Photo/David Dermer), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. Anytime you can bring a veteran in with that level of experience to come in and compete for a spot on the roster, you do it.. The Browns have reportedly put an offer out for Higgins to return According to a report from Josina Anderson, the Cleveland Browns have extended an offer to Higgins. The Steelers won 26-14. His efforts in 2020 helped the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years. On the Panthers last day of minicamp, receiver Rashard Higgins caught a red-zone pass from Sam Darnold, secured the ball and looked up. Its why he grabs a falling football with an overhand grip dozens of times with each hand before going to bed at night, then tucks the football in alongside him when he goes to sleep. [8][9], The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. I love that football, man, he said. Hes a really good vet for other guys. They add a veteran with experience as a starter, and also a player who will contribute across all their special teams units. He immediately established himself as a veteran leader during the Panthers nine-week OTA program, where veterans and rookies were both learning a new scheme. Busy pre-free agency period now includes a starting-caliber tight end, as they continue to look for targets in the passing game. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BrownsNation.com is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the National Football League. But for now, Rashard gets to end practice days with the Panthers by watching his son stumble over on his short legs to give him a hug, and he can't dream up a better way to spend his afternoons. On March 19, 2021, Higgins re-signed with the Browns on a one-year deal. That is where I need to do a better job. The guys will tell you, when there are plays that they want to make them. Higgins anticipated his time expiring in Cleveland, which slightly eased his transition to Charlotte, but putting on different threads for the first time in his career, taking a new route to practice each morning and learning a new city is still a surreal experience. Kyusung Gong/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Hollywood Higgins, he calls himself, a nickname given to him by his peewee football coach. Where was Rashard Higgins born? As the 172nd overall pick, the 61 Texas native was a mystery to Browns fans. The 27-year-old Higgins caught just 24 passes for 275 yards and one I saw a number of posts that he caught for huge plays, and then you see a number of quick screens and bubble and hitches that he turned in for explosive plays that would turn a game around, Bobo said. His mother, Higgins said, is the reason he puts in the extra work every day to be the best he can possibly be. In middle school, he hooked himself up to a towing chain to drag a giant tire around an open field near his home. Smith is dealing with a pending legal matter after a March arrest for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession and speeding in South Carolina. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure form New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. Freshly motivated by the birth of his son and a new opportunity to again prove himself, Higgins quickly ingrained himself into the locker room. DPJ with one target all afternoon. All rights reserved. Carolina Panthers. That keeps me going.. The Steelers won 26-14. Hes a big receiver, strong and fast.. The Panthers wide receiver outstretched his arms and called out to his 11-month-old son, Sevin, as the infant took a wobbly stance on the practice field at Gillette Stadium. It has been a roller-coaster NFL career for Rashard Higgins. WebCleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins hauls quarterback Baker Mayfield's third-down fastball for 16-yard pickup. Im going to talk to my mom when the time comes, and if thats what she wants me to do, then I think thats what Ill do.. (AP Photo/David Dermer), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. He led the team in receiving yards during a must-win Week 17 game against Pittsburgh and in the teams divisional-round loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford, center, and middle linebacker Paul Worrilow, lower, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Rashard Malick Higgins (born October 7, 1994), nicknamed "Hollywood",[1][2] is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. Mayfield and Beckham are playing through shoulder injuries, while some banged up offensive lineman and Kareem Hunt being out slowed the usually reliable run game. Theres something about that football. Get ALL the latest Browns Nation news straight to your inbox! David Richard/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Last Sunday, the young family celebrated his first Fathers Day. My moms everything to me; she means a lot, Higgins said during a recent interview at the Mountain West football media days in Las Vegas. The Dallas native averaged 17 points per game in basketball and put up solid numbers as a runner and long jumper for the track and field squad. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Jason Behnken/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Rashard Higgins had receptions last season and 137 receptions over his career. Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Houston. Morry Gash/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Before (my wife) was pregnant, I used to always ask Juice (Jarvis Landry), because he got two kids, What does it mean? Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. Last season, he caught 24 of 47 targets for 275 yards and one touchdown in 15 games. Sevin and Brianna frequented Panthers' training camp in Spartanburg, uniting with Rashard before and after practice for hugs and well wishes. Every pair, no matter what color it is, every bottom of my shoe is red. Every game that I get in (the end zone), Im trying to roll it out, Higgins said of his signature celebration. He adds a proven starter to an offensive line with a few openings, as they try to build around right tackle Taylor Moton and a number of younger players. That is why I said we are going to chip away. Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Higgins was a two-star recruit by Rivals.com. Its why, Higgins said, hell take a good look at turning pro early, skipping his senior year to make himself eligible for the 2016 NFL draft. Join our linker program. Higgins is not a special teams contributor. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Higgins signed with Carolina this offseason after spending the first six years of his NFL career in Cleveland where his charismatic character and signature touchdown celebration captivated Browns fans. Higgins hasn't played But now Im with a different team and Im bought in. Hes taken a bit earlier in pay-to-play fantasy formats such as the National Fantasy Championship, where he has an ADP of 282.32. Higgins had just wrapped up his first joint practice with the Patriots, but in that moment, the pro football player dressed in a jersey and full pads went into full dad mode. Hes a versatile wideout. David Dermer/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Do you have a blog? As a senior, he had 69 receptions for 1,136 yards 10 touchdowns. All rights reserved. started every game at right guard last season for the Rams, started every game for the Vikings last season, Best of Rashard Higgins through the years. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He puts his head down and works.. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins is shown before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 clash against the 49ers, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports. All rights reserved. Higgins hasn't seen his role change despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the cardinals. [3] He was a starter on the Mesquite basketball team, where he averaged 17 points per game. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford, center, and middle linebacker Paul Worrilow, lower, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Cleveland. Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Things appear grim for the Browns at the moment at 4-4 but the season is not lost just yet. He isnt the strongest, quickest or most athletic. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins runs a pass pattern against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals. Higgins turns 28 in October. Beckhams father, Odell Beckham Sr., had words for Mayfield on social media in a lengthy Instagram post profiling all the times he has failed to hit an open OBJ this season. Read what Scott Fitterer and Frank Reich said after Friday's second round. Hes taken singular focus on helping the Panthers end a four-season playoff drought. According to a (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) makes a catch for a touchdown behinds Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, Wis., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016.