Jay Higgins is a college football linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes as of the 2024 season. He began his high school football career at the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School where he was a four-year letterman as a linebacker and tight end. Higgins was ranked in the top 10 in tackles nationally. He also holds the record for prominent career tackles with 471. The Indiana native was a consensus three-star recruit and made the Top 50 All-State in his junior and senior years. Higgins also led his school to the State Championship game as a sophomore.
Jay Higgins embarked on his collegiate football journey with Iowa over offers from Air Force, Ball State, Kent State, and Miami among others. His first two seasons at Iowa were predominantly on special teams but he stepped into a larger role in Iowa’s defense in his junior season. In 2022, the former three-star prospect saw action in 12 games and recorded 39 tackles (1.5 for loss) and 0.5 QB sacks. Last year, Higgins enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Hawkeyes as he led the Big Ten and ranked third in the nation with 171 tackles while starting in all 14 games. Higgins was named the unanimous winner of the 2023 Duke Slater Golden Award. He decided to forego the 2024 NFL Draft and returned to Iowa for his final year of eligibility. This season, Higgins started in all 12 games and led the Hawkeyes with 118 tackles including 25 tackles for a loss and one sack.
Jay Higgins’ parents
Jay Higgins’ parents are Shelley Higgins and Roy Higgins.
Who is Jay Higgins’ mother?
Shelley Higgins is the mother of Jay Higgins. Particulars about her personal and professional life remain unavailable in the public domain.
Who is Jay Higgins’ father?
According to his official Iowa Hawkeyes roster, Jay Higgins' father’s name is Roy Higgins. He was a Pastor at a church in Indiana and was also the Minister at Jay’s Baptism.
What is the nationality of Jay Higgins’ parents?
Higgins’ parents, Shelley Higgins and Roy Higgins are both residents of Indiana, United States. Information about their nationality is not disclosed to the public. Jay Higgins was born in America and holds American citizenship.
Jay Higgins Sister
According to the official website of Mississippi Valley State, Royce Higgins is the half-sister of Jay Higgins. She played volleyball for the Mississippi Valley State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science. During her sophomore year in 2014, Royce saw action in 25 matches with eight starts and finished the season with 42 kills on 184 total attacks. She also contributed to 24 digs, five service aces, and nine blocks.
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FAQs on Jay Higgins
A. Jay Higgins was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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A. Roy Higgins is the father of Jay Higgins.
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A. Jay Higgins attended the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
