Elijah Higgins, Tight End
Arizona Cardinals tight end, Elijah Higgins, embodies the spirit of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative by honoring, empowering, and connecting service members, veterans, and their families. His commitment is rooted in personal experience. Elijah's father served with distinction for 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in the maintenance of Hercules C-130 aircraft. Growing up in a military household instilled in Elijah a profound respect for the sacrifices made by those in uniform.
In spring 2024, Elijah joined a USO tour to Kuwait, spending a week visiting military bases and connecting with over 100 deployed service members on six-to-nine-month rotations. His mission was clear: to show genuine care and appreciation, bringing moments of joy and connection to those serving far from home. Elijah's presence uplifted the troops, strengthened the NFL's relationship with the Armed Forces, and powerfully advanced the Salute to Service platform.