The #2 Junior Athlete In Utah: Peyton Higginson

Peyton Higginson is a 3 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Salem Hills High School. Higginson is ranked as the 513th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 40 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Higginson is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Utah and is listed as the #2 Athlete in the state of Utah. He holds offers from schools such as Utah, BYU and Cal.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life are my parents and coaches.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I’m more of a chill music type of guy, so I listen to Adele and other artists like that.

What are the strengths of your game?
Some strengths of my game are being versatile and my ability to go up and get the ball.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory would be scoring my first varsity touchdown as a freshman.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
Salesi Moa is the best player I have played with and against.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Don’t give up just because someone says you can’t do it. Go prove them wrong.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere, it would probably be Samoa.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was six years old when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Bo Jackson.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan was watching my cousin Porter Gustin, who played for USC, play Texas and knock the Texas quarterback’s helmet off.