Jay Higgins is an American linebacker who played five years of college football with the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference. He attended the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, where he captained the team, both in his junior and senior seasons, and led the school to the National Championship Game as a sophomore. He was a consensus three-star recruit in the class of 2020 and was named to the All-State Top 50 as a junior and senior. Higgins holds the school record for career tackles with 471.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Jay Higgins signed with Iowa Hawkeyes over offers from Air Force, Ball State, Kent State, and Miami, among others. In his freshman year, he appeared in six games, recording two solo tackles, while in his sophomore year, he recorded five tackles in 14 games. After struggling in his first two years at Iowa, Higgins had a breakthrough campaign in the 2023 season. He led the Big Ten conference with 171 tackles and was ranked third in the Nation. After spectacular 2023 and 2024 campaigns, Higgins concluded his Iowa career with 341 career tackles, which ranks 14th in the Hawkeyes' history, and declared himself eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jay Higgins’ NIL deal
Jay Higgins has signed NIL deals with The Swarm Collective, Cheez-It, EA Sports, and others, as per On3 data.
Jay Higgins NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 6/06/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 5/29/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 4/28/24 | EA Sports |
| 2/23/24 | The Swarm Collective |
| 12/27/23 | Cheez-It |
| 9/13/23 | The Swarm Collective |
| 2/06/23 | The Swarm Collective |
Jay Higgins' notable NIL deals
The Swarm Collective
Jay Higgins signed his first NIL deal in his junior year. On February 05, 2023, Jay Higgins signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with The Swarm Collective to partner with Summit Agriculture Group. In that same year on September 09, 2023, he partnered with CommUnity Crisis Services.
Cheez-It
Popular American snack Cheez-it partnered a deal with Hawkeyes Jay Higgins. Higgins participated in the Cheez-It Flexin’ Section, which is an on-field barbershop and spa experience. Players are allowed to get a fresh cut from celebrity barber Kenny Duncan.
EA Sports
On April 28, 2024, Jay Higgins signed another NIL deal with EA Sports for College Football 25.
Also Read: Where is Jay Higgins from?
FAQ's On Jay Higgins
A. Jay Higgins was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A. Jay Higgins attended the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
A. Roy Higgins is the father of Jay Higgins.
A. Jay Higgins weighs 224 lbs (102kg).
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