Houston’s newest flavor is Iowa State Cyclone. The Texans just dropped a draft-day surprise hotter than a jalapeño popper, leaving fans buzzing like a Friday night lights showdown.
On Friday, Houston snagged Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins with the 34th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Higgins, a 6’4”, 214-pound touchdown magnet, racked up 1,183 yards and nine scores last season. “I just feel blessed,” Higgins said post-pick. “I’m happy and ready to play for a great organization.” His 4.47 speed and 39-inch vertical? Think Randy Moss meets a pogo stick. But here’s the thing.
Higgins isn’t flying solo. Houston doubled down, grabbing fellow Cyclone Jaylin Noel at No. 79. Together, they’re reuniting like peanut butter and jelly—or, in Texas terms, queso and chips. “Those guys were pros for us the last year and a half – Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel – how those two practiced and competed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and then what you saw on Saturday, they’re elite in the moment,” said Iowa State coach Matt Campbell. Higgins’ college tape?
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— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) April 26, 2025
A highlight reel of contested grabs and route-running smoother than a George Strait melody. NFL analyst Lance Zierlein praised Higgins’ elite “ball skills” and “mismatch qualities.” Paired with Nico Collins, Houston’s WR room now looks scarier than a fourth-quarter Hail Mary.
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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