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Texans Make History with Fully Guaranteed Deal for Rookie Higgins

5/9/2025

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Texans Sign Higgins

The Houston Texans have made history by signing rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a groundbreaking fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $11.7 million. As the first second-round pick in NFL history to achieve this milestone, Higgins, drafted 34th overall from Iowa State, dazzled fans with 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024, bolstering the Texans' offense.

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Raiders Select Jeanty

The Las Vegas Raiders made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Boise State's standout running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick. Jeanty, fresh off a sensational college season where he racked up 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, inked a lucrative four-year deal worth $35.9 million, including a hefty $22.7 million signing bonus. Fans eagerly anticipate his impact on the Raiders' rushing game.

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Historical Context

Jayden Higgins made history as the first second-round NFL pick to sign a fully guaranteed contract worth $11.7 million. This follows a trend since 2011, when the NFL introduced rookie wage scales, reshaping how teams invest in young talent. Higgins' impressive college stats echo the rise of guaranteed contracts in sports.

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Texans Sign Higgins

The Houston Texans have made history by signing rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a groundbreaking fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $11.7 million. As the first second-round pick in NFL history to achieve this milestone, Higgins, drafted 34th overall from Iowa State, dazzled fans with 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024, bolstering the Texans' offense.

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