Where is Jayden Higgins from?

Jayden Higgins, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, was taken in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft with the 34th overall pick by the Texans. The former Iowa State product was one of the 329 draft prospects to get invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he measured in at 6’4 and 214 lbs, with an arm length of just a tick above 33 inches and a hand size of slightly over 9 inches. His prospect grade, 6.31, projects him as an eventual plus starter at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 83 falls into a good category (via the official NFL website).

The 2025 NFL draft prospect committed to Eastern Kentucky University in 2021 and stayed there for two years before transferring to the Iowa State Cyclones football program, where he played from the 2023 to 2024 season. Higgins’ two years at Eastern saw him accumulate 1,151 receiving yards on 87 receptions, as per Iowa State University Athletics. Jayden saw action in 26 games during his two-year run in a Cyclones uniform, concluding his Iowa State career by racking up more than 2100 yards.

Jayden Higgins' hometown

Jayden Higgins' hometown is South Miami, Florida. He attended Westminster Christian School. The two-sport athlete played football and basketball during his high school years. Higgins concluded his senior year by accumulating 23 receptions for 430 yards and five touchdowns (via Eastern Kentucky University Athletics).

Jayden Higgins' nationality

According to the Eastern Kentucky University’s official website, Jayden Higgins is an American national who is a native of South Miami, Florida.

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