Tyler Higbee is an American football tight end who plays for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft after playing college football at Western Kentucky University. Higbee's professional career has been spent entirely with the Rams.
Tyler Higbee was born on January 1, 1993.
Tyler Higbee's draft selection in 2016 was the highest from Western Kentucky since 2002.
On December 14, 2015, Tyler Higbee accepted an invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl.
On January 23, 2016, Tyler Higbee withdrew from the Senior Bowl due to a knee injury.
Tyler Higbee attended Western Kentucky's pro day on March 29, 2016, meeting with scouts and team representatives despite being unable to participate physically.
On April 20, 2016, Tyler Higbee was charged with second-degree assault, public intoxication, and evading police following an altercation outside a nightclub on April 10, 2016. He allegedly assaulted Nawaf Alsaleh, who was later found unconscious with a brain hemorrhage and concussion. Higbee reportedly made derogatory remarks after the assault.
On June 9, 2016, Tyler Higbee signed his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
Tyler Higbee scored his first NFL touchdown on December 24, 2016, in a game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Tyler Higbee was drafted into the NFL in 2016.
On July 24, 2017, Tyler Higbee pleaded guilty to assault under extreme emotional disturbance. He agreed to a plea deal that included community service, restitution to the victim, and completion of a pre-trial diversion program. Higbee personally apologized to Alsaleh.
During the 2017 NFL season, Tyler Higbee had a career-high two touchdown receptions and notable games including a 6-reception, 63 yard game against the Chiefs.
The Rams finished the 2017 season with an 11-5 record and made the playoffs. Higbee caught 25 passes for 298 yards and one touchdown.
Tyler Higbee was named the starting tight end for the Los Angeles Rams to begin the 2017 season.
Tyler Higbee started in his first NFL playoff game on January 6, 2018, against the Atlanta Falcons.
On September 5, 2019, Tyler Higbee signed a four-year contract extension with the Rams.
In the 2020 season, Tyler Higbee recorded a career-high five touchdowns.
Tyler Higbee was placed on injured reserve on February 12, 2022, due to a knee injury, but still won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams.
Tyler Higbee signed a two-year contract extension with the Rams on September 29, 2023.
Higbee's contract extension will keep him with the Rams through the 2023 season.
On December 22, 2024, Tyler Higbee returned from injury, scored a touchdown against the New York Jets, but later suffered a chest injury.
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