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Senior Bowl Interview: Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins Isn’t Your Typical Big-Bodied Receiver

MOBILE, Alabama – Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins isn’t your typical big-bodied receiver. At 6036, 217 pounds, Higgins blends body, route running, and natural hands to create separation and win contested catches. Following an impressive season in the Big 12, Higgins has been proving himself against top competition at the Senior Bowl.

For Higgins, the transition to the NFL means focusing on the details of his game, especially his route running, reliability, and ability to create separation.

“Being a receiver, you got to work on a whole bunch of things at all times,” Higgins said. “You can always work on your hands.