Higgins grew up in Florida and attended Bowie High School in Austin, Texas.
[2] Higgins was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Stanford.
[3] Higgins played in all 12 of Villager Tech, primarily on special teams, as a freshman.
[12] Higgins started the 2024 season as the Cardinals' second-string tight end behind Trey McBride.
In Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams, Higgins caught one pass for 18 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 41-10 win.