The Top Junior Defensive End In Kansas: Hunter Higgins

Hunter Higgins is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at Maize South High School. Higgins is ranked as the 365th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 30 Defensive End in the class as well. In addition, Higgins is listed as the #4 recruit in the state of Kansas and is listed as the #1 Defensive End in the state of Kansas. He holds offers from schools such as Michigan, Oklahoma and USC.

Who are some role models in your life?

My grandparents

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of J. Cole and King Von before games.

What are the strengths of your game?

I think my biggest strength is my mentality on the field.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was winning our division championship and storming the field.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

I would say Avery Johnson is the best player l’ve played against.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

A lot of guys have D1 talent but don’t have a D1 mind. Study and work on the mental side of the game.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

Honestly, I really fell in love with football when I was 15 or 16 because of how much I loved baseball before. Friday nights really changed my mind and made me love football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet Tim Tebow or Nick Bosa.