Tyler Higbee is a tight end for the Los Angeles Rams and here is everything you should know about him, including his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.
| Full name | Tyler Higbee |
| Date of Birth | January 1, 1993 |
| Age | 29 |
| Father’s Name: | Michael J. Higbee |
| Mother’s Name | Lori Higbee |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| High School | East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Florida) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Debut | 2016 |
| Place of Birth | Clearwater, Florida |
| Partner | Information not available |
| Children | Information not available |
| Profession | American Football player |
| Affiliation | NFL |
Early Life
Tyler Higbee was born in the city of Clearwater, Florida. He was a two-sport athlete at Tarpon Springs’ East Lake High School, where he played football and baseball. While playing wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, he was named team MVP.
College career
Higbee attended Western Kentucky University and played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He was a two-star recruit according to Rivals.com. He caught 15 passes for 230 yards and four touchdowns in his junior year. He caught 38 passes for 563 yards and eight touchdowns his senior year. He was regarded as one of the top tight-end prospects in college football.
Professional career
Tyler Higbee was selected as one of 15 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He could not take part in drills because of his knee injury, but he met with teams and had measurements taken. On March 29, 2016, Higbee, Brandon Doughty, Prince Charles Iworah, George Fant, and 11 other prospects attended Western Kentucky’s pro day. Despite his inability to physically perform, Higbee met with scouts and team representatives, including St. Louis Rams General Manager Les Snead. During the draft, he met privately with the Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints. The Los Angeles Rams selected Higbee in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Higbee had 11 receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown in 16 games, including seven starts, as a rookie.
Higbee arrived at training camp to compete for the starting tight end spot left open by Lance Kendricks’ departure to the Green Bay Packers in free agency. He faced Gerald Everett, Corkey Harkey, and Temarrick Hemingway, all second-round rookies. The new head coach, Sean McVay, named him the starting tight end to begin the 2017 season. The Rams finished first in the NFC West and qualified for the playoffs with an 11-5 record. Higbee made his NFL playoff debut on January 6, 2018, and caught an 11-yard pass in the Rams’ 26-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Higbee caught 61 passes for 560 yards and five touchdowns while appearing in all but one game. During the season, Higbee passed Lance Kendricks and Billy Truax to become the Los Angeles Rams’ all-time leader in tight end receptions (234) and receiving yards (2,487). His 17 career touchdown receptions rank second on the team behind Damone Johnson.
Higbee set new postseason records for receptions (nine) and yardage in the playoffs (115). However, he suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers after catching two passes for 18 yards and missed the rest of the game. Higbee was later injured and placed on an injured reserve on February 12, 2022, the day before Super Bowl LVI. Higbee won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams, who defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
Relationship status
Like many celebrities and public figures, Tyler Higbee prefers to keep his personal life private. He has made no public statements about his girlfriend, and no reliable sources have confirmed his relationship status. There is currently no information on Tyler’s girlfriend’s availability. The Rams quarterback is well-known for keeping his personal life private.
Net worth and salary
Tyler Higbee signed a four-year, $29,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, which included a $15,500,000 guaranteed bonus and an average salary of $7,250,000. In 2022, Higbee will receive $1,500,000 in base pay, $4,750,000 in restructure bonuses, and $375,000 in incentive bonuses. In addition, he will face a $4,250,000 cap hit and a $7,600,000 dead cap value. Tyler Higbee is paid $7,250,000 per year. Higbee has a net worth of $10 million dollars.
FAQs
(Q) What jersey number does Tyler Higbee wear?
American football tight end Tyler Higbee is presently sporting Jersey No. 89 for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.
(Q) When did Tyler Higbee make his NFL debut?
One of the top tight-end prospects in college football, the Los Angeles Rams chose Tyler in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft and he made his debut later that year.
(Q) What is Tyler Higbee’s nationality?
Tyler Higbee is of American nationality.
Who are the siblings Of Tyler Higbee?
Tyler’s parents raised him in Florida, where he was born. He grew up close to his younger sister, Michelle Sara Higbee, in the same environment. Only one year separates Michelle, who was born on February 21, 1994, and her brother.
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