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Hunter Higgins
DL (DE) · #97 ·
Height6'5"
Weight265 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeUK
Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Background
Made his KU debut against LIU, recorded an assisted tackle against the Sharks. Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports … Coached by Brent Pfeifer at Maize South High School in Wichita … As a junior, he led Maize South to the 5A Regionals, totaling 13 sacks, 62 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss on the season … Chose Kansas over offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas State, among others. Son of Brian Higgins and Ami Higgins ... Has three siblings Parker, Taylor and Haylee.
Hometown
🏴Wichita, KS
High schoolMaize South HS
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Career path
- EnrolledHunter Higgins (DL) enrolled at University of Kansas · from the season record
- SignedDec 3, 2025Hunter Higgins (DL) signed with University of Kansas
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Kansas | 3 | 0 | 7 | Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 7 | Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026