The Associated Press named Higgins a first-team All-American on Monday. It is his third first-team All-America honor from the preeminent organizations that determine consensus All-America status, following first-team nods last week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

Iowa State football standout Jayden Higgins was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press on Monday. It is the latest accomplishment for the 6-foot-4, 215-pound wide receiver, who also earned All-Big 12 second team and second-team All-American honors by The Athletic.