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The Baltimore Ravens scooped up one of the biggest steals of the undrafted free-agent pool over the weekend, signing Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins shortly after the NFL Draft.

Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes Star Lands Huge Opportunity with Baltimore Ravens

Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes star linebacker Jay Higgins has agreed to a deal with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Higgins was an All-American for the Hawkeyes in the 2024 season, as he had 124 total tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 20

Iowa Star Receives Boring NFL Comparison, But it Makes Sense

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins is one of the more interesting defensive players in this upcoming NFL Draft class, as his draft position almost surely won't match his collegiate production.

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 14

Is Iowa Hawkeyes Star in Danger of Going Undrafted?

The Iowa Hawkeyes will likely be placing numerous players into the NFL this month, as they have a handful of players heading into the NFL Draft. While running back Kaleb Johnson is considered the gem of Iowa's class, the Hawkeyes have some other very intriguing prospects, and perhaps the most compelling of all is linebacker Jay Higgins.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jay Higgins, Iowa

Jay Higgins embodies what Iowa Hawkeye football is all about: physicality, toughness, and execution. He finished second in the country in solo tackles in 2023, announcing himself as a future NFL talent.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

Iowa Hawkeyes Star May Have to Accept This Brutal Fate

Iowa Hawkeyes star Jay Higgins was one of the best defensive players in the Big Ten this past season. He was so good, as a matter of fact, that he won the Butkus-Fitzgerald award for the conference's best linebacker.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Sadly Plunges in New NFL Mock Draft

Iowa Hawkeyes star Jay Higgins did not exactly have a banner NFL Scouting Combine, as he ranked last among all linebackers in athleticism score. That probably

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 1

Iowa Star's Brutal Combine May Destroy NFL Draft Stock

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins was unquestionably fun to watch the last couple of seasons, s stamping his name among the best defenders in the country.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Reveals Massive NFL Inspiration

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins is one of the more intriguing defensive prospects slated to hit the NFL Draft this April. Higgins is an inside linebacker, which is not prioritized as heavily in today's modern game, but he still absolutely has a place on the professional level.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Iowa Star's NFL Draft Stock Continues Puzzling Nosedive

It's hard to determine exactly what is going on with the NFL Draft stock of Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins, who was considered by some to be a potential Day 2 pick when the 2024 college football season came to a close.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 23

Iowa Star Slapped With Shockingly Brutal NFL Comparison

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins has been all over the place in NFL Draft projections. Some have him pegged as a Day 2 pick, and others see him falling to the fifth round.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 21

Draft Analyst Says Iowa's Jay Higgins Is Hard To Bet Against, And He's Right

Jay Higgins has been one heck of a linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes over the past two seasons. He came into Iowa City as a 3-star recruit out of Indianapolis, Indiana, and he leaves an All-American.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / The 33rd Team / February 20

Jay Higgins 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Iowa Hawkeyes LB

Height: 5116 (verified) Weight: 226lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Shaun Dion Hamilton Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins is an intelligent multi-year starter from Iowa who has developed a reputation as a tackling machine.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa Hawkeyes All-American Rated Top LB In The Nation

The Iowa Hawkeyes defense has been one of the best in the nation in recent years. It is no surprise to see its best player gaining plenty of attention as the NFL Draft quickly approaches.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Rocketing Up NFL Draft Boards

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson may be garnering the bulk of the attention heading into the NFL Draft, but Iowa does have another star player making the jump to the professional level: linebacker Jay Higgins.

Denver Broncos Projected to Land Pair of Iowa Hawkeyes Stars

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a few key players leaving the program this offseason to head off to the 2025 NFL Draft. Kirk Ferentz has done an excellent job of developing NFL talent in recent years.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Star's NFL Draft Comparison Raises Massive Red Flags

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be placing several players into the NFL in 2025, and while running back Kaleb Johnson will surely be first off the draft board in April, the second-most intriguing Iowa player making the jump to the pros is linebacker Jay Higgins.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 2

Iowa Hawkeyes Star Continues to Be Linked to Packers

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins is one of the most intriguing defenders heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Higgins was dominant over his last couple of seasons at Iowa, but due to his physical limitations, many are projecting him to be a mid-to-late round pick.