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Texans Hand No. 34 Pick Jayden Higgins NFL’s First Fully Guaranteed Deal for a Second-Rounder

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Updated May 9, 2025, 07:14 PM

The Houston Texans have agreed to a four-year, $11.7 million contract with wide receiver Jayden Higgins, the 34th overall pick in last month’s draft. Every dollar of the $11,700,824 pact is guaranteed, making Higgins the first second-round selection in NFL history to secure a fully guaranteed rookie deal, according to multiple reports. Houston completed the agreement ahead of rookie minicamp while simultaneously finalising deals with six other draft choices and signing six undrafted free agents. The contract underscores the steady expansion of fully guaranteed terms beyond the first round and could influence negotiations for future second-round prospects across the league.

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