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. 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. [3] He was a starter on the Mesquite basketball team, where he averaged 17 points per game. Its all speculation but a closer look at Carolinas receiver room explains why Higgins joined the Panthers. (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. Michael Yanow/2021 National Football League. All rights reserved. We have a good enough team. https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/lists/free-agency-panthers-wr-rashard-higgins/, Standout three-sport athlete in high school, Has the 19th-highest single-season output in CFB history, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers. Hes smart, Panthers coach Matt Rhule said of Higgins. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Weight 198. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Charlotte area sports - only $1 a month. Tee Higgins Brother Rashard Malick H, Net Worth, Girlfriend, For Rashard, watching Sevin's first steps on the practice field was nothing short of a proud dad moment. He can catch. 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. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens. There were some drops yesterday. He talks to her every day. And hes enjoying the change of scenery. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) makes a touchdown catch past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Third receiver (and backup kicker) Brandon Zylstra is among their unrestricted free agents. Wide receiver Rashard Higgins officially signs with Panthers However, coming off his best year in the league, he could have a number of potential landing spots. In addition to football, Higgins lit up the books at Mesquite High School on the hardwood and the track. Michael Yanow/2021 National Football League. Hes no lock to make the final 53-man roster following training camp. (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 (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. The defensive end played in 11 games for Carolina in 2022 and returns to a productive defensive line. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). His father, Robert Higgins Jr., died 2 1 / 2 years ago of kidney failure after spending 16 years on dialysis. Sometimes, Matthews said, Higgins will squeeze in three workouts in a day. Jason Behnken/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Colorado St. All rights reserved. But now Im with a different team and Im bought in. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. Sevin tottered carefully, taking his first steps into his father's arms while his mother, Brianna, and Rashard's teammates Brandon Zylstra and Keith Kirkwood clapped and cheered him on. Its why he tells friends to wait up when they go to play video games so he can run the stairs at least 100 times, teammate Trent Matthews said. What does it feel like? Higgins said. Where was Rashard Higgins born? Kirk Irwin/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. That is why I said we are going to chip away. [22], The Browns re-signed Higgins on May 8, 2020. "He's kind of been trying to take his steps, but never really completely just trying to walk," Brianna 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. Hollywood Higgins heart is at home with his mother Hollywood is a nickname for Rashard Higgins. Hes a versatile wideout. His sparkling season also helped him earn nods as a First-team AP All-American and Consensus All-American. People make stories out of anything., Wood Never! Chanelle Smith-Walker/Carolina Panthers. According to a You know, make the playoffs, step by step.. All rights reserved. He played as a wide receiver for the Mesquite football team. (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. Hailing from Minnesota, Ellis L. Williams joined the Observer in October 2021 to cover the Carolina Panthers. He loves his mom, too. "I truly believe that (God) is going to give me another one soon," Rashard said. https://t.co/tzY4c0DDWQ. Panthers agree to 1-year deal with former Browns WR Rashard The Browns have flirted with letting Higgins walk the last two seasons but ultimately brought him back on one-year deals. (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. 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. All rights reserved. But change within the NFL is inevitable. (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. Robert Jr. spent the (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. In middle school, he hooked himself up to a towing chain to drag a giant tire around an open field near his home. Only Will Fuller and Julio Jones ranked higher. Charlie Riedel/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (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. All rights reserved. On Jan. 25, 2014, just 35 days after Colorado State upset Washington State in the New Mexico Bowl, Higgins's father, Robert Higgins Jr., died. Wood never, Higgins tweeted. The Panthers have also agreed to terms on deals for three other free agents: Guard Austin Corbett, safety Xavier Woods, and running back D'Onta Foreman. Rashard Higgins - Pro-Football-Reference.com That season, Higgins caught 37 of 38 catchable targets, according to Pro Football Focus. That keeps me going.. (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. All rights reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Just trying to put it on their mind and lets keep pounding.. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs a route during an NFL football game, Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Cleveland. Higgins all-inclusive, team-first mentality is already resonating with his new teammates. (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. They add a veteran with experience as a starter, and also a player who will contribute across all their special teams units. Kevin Stefanski: "We have to find ways to be explosive with the ball", Head Coach Kevin Stefanski addresses the media on November 1st, 2021. He filled an Odell Beckham Jr.-size hole in Cleveland in 2020, catching 37 passes for a career-high 599 yards and four touchdowns after Beckham tore his ACL in Week 7. Rashard Higgins Stats, News and Video - WR | NFL.com John Daigle (@notJDaigle) September 13, 2021. Johnson has played a number of positions in college career, but was prolific rushing the passer in 2022. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during the first half in an NFL After touchdowns, Higgins adjusts his collar and smoothly walks down an imaginary red carpet while teammates take photos with their pretend cameras, unlocking his Hollywood Higgins persona. Foreman, 25, stepped in for an injured Derrick Henry last season and kept the Titans going to the playoffs. He was a starter on the Mesquite basketball team, where he averaged 17 points per game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. WebLatest on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN CHARLOTTE Carolina added depth to the receiving corps as the new league year kicked off on Wednesday afternoon, among a flurry of moves. We liked him on tape. He has 14 catches for 168 yards this season and one touchdown. It was his dream, Rashard Higgins said, to see his son His wife, Denae, and their nine-month-old son, Sevin, are making Charlotte home. A 2016 draft pick out of Colorado State, wide receiver Rashard Higgins has played for Cleveland for six seasons before coming to Carolina. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Chargers won 47-42. (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. Browns WR Rashard Higgins to marry high school sweetheart Jeff Roberson/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. That is uncharacteristic. Theres something about that football. He credits Landry and Beckham with helping him grow as a playmaker and person. Soo excited to start my Youtube channel. His efforts in 2020 helped the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Robinson was a two-time All-ACC first team selection that played at Florida State and South Carolina in his career. Ive always got to think school first, but if its my time, its my time, man, Higgins said. The former Lions nose tackle adds some size to the new-look defensive front, as they transition to a 3-4 defense. Higgins inked a one-year contract with the Panthers this offseason after spending the first six campaigns of his career with the Browns. Please check your email for a confirmation. Morry Gash/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. David Richard/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. (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 caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns.
