#97
Hunter Higgins
Returning to Kansas for 2026
Wichita, Kan. → Maize South HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Leipold
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kansas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Kansas
Returning around him
- 2 Kansas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +5 net (31 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kansas · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #61
Background
High School: Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports … Coached by Brent Pfeifer at Maize South High School in Wichita … As a junior, he led Maize South to the 5A Regionals, totaling 13 sacks, 62 tackles and 10 t...
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