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Jayden Higgins

Jayden William Higgins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Iowa State Cyclones. Higgins was drafted by the Texans in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.


December 15, 2002: Jayden Higgins Born

On December 15, 2002, Jayden William Higgins was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2022: Played for Eastern Kentucky Colonels

In 2022, Jayden Higgins played for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, recording 87 receptions for 1,151 yards and 13 touchdowns.

2023: Transferred to Iowa State University

In 2023, Jayden Higgins transferred to Iowa State University and started 12 of 13 games, recording 53 receptions for 983 yards and six touchdowns. He also set a school Bowl record with 214 receiving yards at the 2023 Liberty Bowl.

2024: All-American Honors

In 2024, Higgins recorded 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning him AP Third Team All-American honors and Second Team All-Big 12.

2025: Selected in NFL Draft

In 2025, Higgins was selected with the 34th pick in the second round of the NFL draft by the Houston Texans.

2025: Drafted by Houston Texans

In 2025, Jayden Higgins was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the NFL draft.