The Miami Dolphins have yet to find the perfect tight end for coach Mike McDaniel’s wide-zone scheme, but sixth-round rookie Elijah Higgins is gearing up for his shot.
He started 12 games at Stanford in his senior year and led the team with 704 receiving yards, averaging 58 yards per game. After being drafted by the Dolphins, Higgins and tight ends coach Jon Embree began watching film of one particular tight end.
“We’ve been watching a lot of (George) Kittle tape,” Higgins said, “Obviously he was there with the 49ers. Then I’m going to watch the guys here, in the system that we run, seeing how they do it and emulating that.