Michael Higgins (American football)

Michael Higgins
No. 81
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1987-12-07) December 7, 1987
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolBeatrice (NE)
CollegeNebraska–Omaha
NFL draft2011: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions2
Receiving yards1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Higgins (born December 7, 1987) is an American former professional football tight end. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Nebraska-Omaha.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Higgins was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints on July 27, 2011.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2011,[2] and re-signed to the team's practice squad.[3]

Minnesota Vikings

He was signed by the Vikings on July 23, 2014[4] and was released on August 26.

References

  1. ^ "Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". July 27, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. ^ "Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 3, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "Saints Announce Practice Squad". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 4, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Facing suspension, Vikings shed DE Nealy and sign a tight end". 1500ESPN. July 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.