NFL CAREER – Since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Houston in 2019, Huggins has spent time on active/practice squad rosters for five teams. In 2021, Huggins set new career-highs, playing in nine games with one start, recording 16 tackles (three solo). Huggins will look to continue to develop on New Orleans' strong front seven heading into 2022.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 by Saints, 1/10/22; Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 by Saints, 1/4/22; Signed to the active roster by Saints, 12/2/21; Re-signed to the practice squad by Saints, 10/28/21; Waived by Saints, 10/25/21; Signed to the active roster by Saints, 9/11/21; Signed to the practice squad by the Saints, 9/1/21; Waived by the Saints, 8/31/21; Signed by the New Orleans Saints, 5/6/21; Elevated to active roster by the Detroit Lions (standard), 1/2/21; Elevated to the active roster by the Lions (standard), 11/25/20; Re-signed to the Lions practice squad, 10/31/20; Practice squad contract terminated by the Lions, 10/29/20; Signed to the Lions practice squad, 10/19/20; Practice Squad contract terminated by the Vikings, 10/9/20; Signed to the practice squad by the Minnesota Vikings, 9/8/20; Waived by the Lions, 9/5/20; Acquired off waivers by the Lions from the Texans, 9/1/20; Waived by the Texans, 8/31/20; Acquired off waivers by the Texans from the Eagles, 7/27/20; Waived by the Eagles, 7/26/20; Signed by the Eagles to a reserve/future contract, 1/16/20; Signed to the Eagles practice squad, 12/10/19…Waived by the Patriots, 12/7/19; Acquired off waivers by the New England Patriots from the Eagles, 12/2/19; Waived by the Eagles, 11/30/19; Signed to the Philadelphia Eagles active roster off the Texans practice squad, 10/22/19; Signed to the Texans practice squad, 9/2/19; Waived by the Texans, 9/2/19; Signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans, 5/11/19.
2021 – Played in nine games with one start for New Orleans and recorded 16 tackles (13 solo)…In opener vs. Green Bay, Sept. 12, saw action at DT in his Saints debut, recording three tackles (two solo) in 38-3 win over the Packers, with New Orleans surrendering only 43 rushing yards on 15 carries (2.9 avg.)…At Carolina, Sept. 19, rotated at DT and recorded two tackles, with Saints surrendering only 2.7 yards per carry on the ground…At Washington Football Team, Oct. 10, made his first career NFL start and recorded one tackle…At N.Y. Jets, Dec. 12, rotated at DT and recorded one assisted tackle…At Tampa Bay, Dec. 19, rotated at DT and recorded two assisted tackles in Sunday Night Football 9-0 shutout win…Vs. Miami, Dec. 27, rotated in at DT and recorded two tackles…Vs. Carolina, 1/2/22, rotated in at DT and recorded two tackles (one solo)…Missed season finale at Atlanta, 1/9/22, due to COVID-19 protocols. 2020 – Played in one game for Detroit. 2019 – Played in four games for Philadelphia, where he recorded three assisted tackles.
COLLEGE – Played four seasons (2015-18) at Clemson, appearing in 46 games at DT, amassing 83 tackles, 11.5 stops for loss and 6.5 sacks…Played in 15 games (two starts) in 2018, helping the Tigers to College Football Playoff Championship win. Played 408 snaps and credited for 30 tackles, 3.5 stops for loss and 2.5 sacks. Started at DT in the national championship game vs. Alabama and recorded five tackles. Notched career-high seven tackles at Georgia Tech…In 13 games with two starts in 2017, totaled 21 tackles, five stops for loss, two sacks and five pressures in 220 snaps. Recorded a season-high five tackles, including 1.5 stops for loss vs. The Citadel. Recorded four tackles, including a season-high two stops for loss and his first sack of 2017 vs. Florida State…In 2016 appeared in 13 games (218 snaps) and registered 20 tackles, three sacks and seven pressures. Posted career-high two sacks for a ten-yard loss against Louisville and added four tackles. Logged four tackles and a sack vs. South Carolina State…In 2015, participated in five games and recorded 12 tackles. Registered five tackles at Miami…Earned degree in parks, recreation and tourism management.
PERSONAL – Attended Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Orangeburg, S.C.) HS…Racked up 73 tackles, ten sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior, when he was named first-team All-American by Parade…Invited to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
