John Higgins
34 John Higgins
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    235
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Williams Bay, Wis.
  • High School:
    Williams Bay
  • Position:
    LB

Bio

FSU: Helped team to a second-straight national quarterfinal appearance in 2017 ... Saw action as a reserve and on special teams ... Netted four stops in five games in 2017 ... Member of the Bulldogs' 2016 team that advanced to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals ... Has spent time both at linebacker and quarterback during his FSU career ... Redshirted during the 2015 campaign ... Member of FSU squad that won a second-straight GLIAC Championship and reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs ... High School: Four-year starter … Coached by Derek Diehl … Four-time all-conference performer … Set the Wisconsin all-time state record for career tackles with 465 in his prep career … Led team to the school's first state playoff berth in more than a decade … Served as team captain … All-Area choice numerous times … Played both linebacker and quarterback … Recipient of The David Trophy presented to an area football player for outstanding character and leadership … Set a conference record for tackles in a season and career … Also competed in basketball … Has outstanding size and ability at the quarterback position … Was a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-State and All-Region honoree … Also drew considerable Division I recruiting interest … Threw for more than 1,500 yards and 13 scores in 2014 … Also ran for nearly 800 yards and eight scores while posting more than 100 tackles and forcing four fumbles … Two-Time all-conference choice in basketball … Claimed National Collegiate Combine All-America kudos.