2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Jayden Higgins, #9 |
| School | Iowa State |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’4”, 210 |
| Position/Depth | WR/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-Big 12 Honorable mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | BYU, Kansas, Iowa, Texas |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 53 Rec, 983 YDS, 6 TDs, 18.5 YPC |
| 2022 | @ EKU: GP 12, 58 Rec, 757 YDS, 10 TDs, 13.1 YPC |
| 2021 | @ EKU: GP 10, 29 Rec, 394 YDS, 3 TD, 13.6 YPC |
Player Summary:
Jayden Higgins was a 2-star recruit from Miami, FL, and went to Westminster Christian School. He signed with EKU in 2021 before transferring to Iowa State in 2023.
In 2021 at EKU, Higgins played in 10 games and had 29 receptions for 394 yards and 3 TDs. In 2022, Higgins played in 12 games and had 58 receptions for 757 yards and 10 TDs. Last season, In 2023 Higgins transferred to Iowa State and started in 13 games and had 53 receptions for 983 yards and 6 TDs.
Player Strengths:
- Long and has a great catch radius
- Is a great route runner and creates space well
- A great athlete with great feet and burst speed
Player Weaknesses:
- Lacks long speed
- Not effective at run-blocking
- Can struggle to release against press coverage