Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee earned a Super Bowl ring last year. Now, Higbee could have a bigger role within the offense in 2022. Will Higbee produce enough to be on your fantasy football roster, and what is his current ADP in fantasy drafts?
Tyler Higbee ADP | Is he worth his current price in fantasy drafts?
Higbee’s current ADP is 205th overall and the 22nd tight end selected in fantasy drafts. This means he’s being taken in the 17th round of deeper leagues. Other players drafted in his general range include Logan Thomas and Hayden Hurst.
Although never a breakout player in fantasy football, Higbee has been consistent even as his role has changed. His 2019 season was his finest, with a career-high 69 receptions for 734 yards. But over the last two years, he’s ended up with 521 yards and 560 yards plus five scores each season.
The athletic pass catcher does most of his damage in the red zone in Sean McVay’s offense. He ranked second in red-zone targets and caught all of his scores within the 20-yard line. It’s a shame he’s utilized so little elsewhere.
Since he’s going undrafted in standard leagues, the only risk in taking Higbee is you’re passing on drafting a backup with a higher ceiling. But he’s a fine option for streaming or rostering someone who will cost very little in deeper leagues.
Higbee’s projected fantasy value in 2022
The addition of Allen Robinson hurts Higbee’s red-zone ceiling for 2022. It’s more likely Higbee regresses from second in the NFL in targets to his 2020 total of six. He still caught four touchdowns that season, though, so his efficiency is reliable.
The Rams are capable of producing only two fantasy-relevant stars under McVay. Higbee is unlikely to be one of them, barring a sudden change of priority. However, he finished last year as TE14, so it’s strange he’s seen his stock drop significantly.
Feel confident in picking Higbee up at a bargain price. Of his 17 career scores, 10 have come against NFC West foes. He’s had his most success against San Francisco and Arizona. Keep that in mind if you’re in need of a streaming starter and the Rams are facing their divisional rivals.