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The Houston Texans made a collection of interesting pickups during the 2025 NFL Draft. Yet, perhaps the most notable of their additions came atop the second round when they added Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins at pick 34.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 25

Jaylin Noel off NFL Draft board, joins Jayden Higgins at Houston

Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins were teammates at Iowa State for multiple years. Now, they will become teammates again in the NFL. Noel was selected Friday night in the third round by the Houston Texans during the NFL Draft.

Houston Texans Go Skill With Jayden Higgins At Pick 34

The Houston Texans made a move that turned heads in the 2025 NFL Draft when they picked Wide Receiver Jayden Higgins with the 34th overall selection. Higgins who started at Eastern Kentucky before transferring to Iowa State is a story many people can root for.

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First Impressions of Texans selecting WR Jayden Higgins

How does the big-body receiver fit into Houston’s offense? On its surface, this may come as an odd selection considering the Houston Texans already have two star wideouts: Nico Collins and Tank Dell.

NFL News / Toro Times / April 25

Texans prove they don't need Stefon Diggs with brilliant Jayden Higgins pick

The Houston Texans traded out of the first round, swapping picks with the New York Giants and allowing them to move up and snag Jaxson Dart. Meanwhile, the Texans added another pick and still got a beast with their first selection of the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins.

Jayden Higgins selected in NFL Draft by Houston Texans

The Houston Texans have added another former Iowa State wide receiver, selecting Jayden Higgins in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. Higgins joins ex-Cyclone Xavier Hutchinson as weapons for star quarterback CJ Stroud.

Texans NFL Draft 2025: Houston selects ISU WR Jayden Higgins with the 34th pick

The Texas traded back out of the first round and ultimately take ISU wide receiver Jayden Higgins with the 34th pick in the draft. With the 34th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins.

Texans take WR Jayden Higgins at No. 34

The Texans have made their first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins was taken off the board with the 34th overall pick. The Texans traded out of the first round on Thursday night when they sent the 25th pick to the Giants so that the NFC East club could pick quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Houston Texans select Jayden Higgins in 2nd round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans selected Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They picked him with the No. 34 overall selection of the draft.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Browns, Texans, Titans all receiving trade interest at top of second round

The Browns, Texans and Titans, who hold the first three picks in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, have been receiving trade interest for their selections.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 24

Insider Reveals Patriots’ Potential Day Two WR Target

The New England Patriots have made some intriguing additions to their wide receiver room across the course of this offseason to bolster the passing attack's outlook for the season ahead, but they might not be quite done adding talent with the draft right around the corner.

Report: Patriots Considering Electric Iowa State WR in Round Two of Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft presents an important turning point for the New England Patriots. Hitting on their selections can turn the franchise around and help develop Drake Maye into the quarterback many believe he can be. One way to help Maye is by adding more weapons, and one wide receiver has been linked to New England by a team source.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 23

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins

The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.

College Football News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 22

Finding Broncos: Scouting Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins

The rumor mill is flying. And one thing we keep hearing is that the Denver Broncos are on the hunt for a wide receiver. One candidate is Iowa State's Jayden Higgins.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 18

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Packers Mock Draft 5.0 Voting: 3rd Round

Green Bay takes Iowa State receiver Jayden Higgins in the 2nd round of our 5.0 mock draft A consensus is starting to build. For the second time in a row,

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: WR

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New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

Jayden Higgins will need some more work on his route tree, but he has upside as both an outside and slot receiver. He is a former two-star recruit out of Westminster Christian School in Miami, Florida, where he was the 376th-graded player from the state of Florida and the 459th-ranked wide receiver during the 2021 recruiting cycle.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / April 12

Chargers not named a fit for fans' dream 2025 NFL Draft prospect

The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching and as is the case every year, LA Chargers fans are starting to develop draft crushes on certain prospects. Different sections of the fanbase will inevitably latch onto different prospects after weeks of coverage hyping up these prospects.

Packers Mock Draft 4.0 Voting: 3rd Round

Green Bay goes wide receiver Jayden Higgins in the second round of our community mock In general, it feels like Green Bay Packers fans know how they want the first two picks to play out on draft day.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 2

As NFL Draft nears, Jayden Higgins inches closer and closer to first round

Jayden Higgins entered the pre-draft stage of the offseason looking to go somewhere around the third or fourth round. Now, the former Iowa State wide receivers find himself inching closer and closer to hearing his name called in the first.

Packers Mock Draft 3.0 Voting: 3rd Round

Green Bay takes WR Jayden Higgins in the second round our of 3.0 mock While our Mock 3.0 started similarly to 1.0 and 2.0, with the Green Bay Packers selecting Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the first round, the Acme Packing Company voters took the second-round pick in a different direction this time around.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 31

ESPN predicts perfect fit for Panthers in NFL Draft

As the Carolina Panthers continue their rebuild around young quarterback Bryce Young, their draft strategy is crucial for success. Enter Jayden Higgins, a dynamic wide receiver from Iowa State who could be the missing piece to elevate the Panthers’ offense.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

The Iowa State WR has seen his stock explode as the pre-draft process continues and is seen as a high-round pick. Here is a 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report and film analysis on Jayden Higgins.

Jayden Higgins 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Iowa State Cyclones WR

Height: 6036 (verified) Weight: 217lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Kenny Golladay Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins projects as a big slot target at the NFL level.