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2025 NFL Draft: 10 sleepers to watch following the combine

They may not have drawn the big spotlight at the combine, but here are 10 draft sleepers to keep an eye on, including a pair of QBs.

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Dolphins' top 2025 draft prospects: Iowa State WR Jayden Higgins Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins has impressed at the 2025 Senior Bowl and could make for an interesting addition in Miami.

JANUARY 29 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs scouting report: Iowa State Cyclones WR Jayden Higgins Iowa State #Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins is a player that the Kansas City #Chiefs might want to target in the 2025 NFL draft.

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Not dressed to face Miami Higgins won't play in Saturday's game against Miami, Ben Hutchens of the Quad-City Times reports.

Impact Higgins is not dressed in pads for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, so he won't suit up for the Cyclones in their final game of the year. He finishes the campaign, and likely his college career, with 87 catches for 1,183 yards and nine scores across 13 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up targets in loss Higgins hauled in 7 of 11 targets for 115 yards during Saturday's 45-19 defeat versus Arizona State.

Impact Higgins was looked at frequently against the Sun Devils, and more often than not he rewarded his quarterback Rocco Becht, reeling in seven catches and eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the fifth time in 2024. The senior now needs to decide if he's going to suit up for the bowl game against Miami.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs ninth TD in win Higgins caught 3 of 13 targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-21 victory against Kansas State.

Impact Higgins grabbed his ninth touchdown of the season as Iowa State pulled off a significant win over their conference rivals. The Cyclones' number one receiver has logged double-digit targets in eight different games this season and posted his first 1,000 yard receiving season. Higgins should be a critical piece to Iowa State competing with Arizona State in the Big 12 title game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth 100-yard receiving game Higgins reeled in 9 of 14 targets for 155 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-28 win versus Utah.

Impact Higgins notched his fourth 100-yard receiving game in the close win at Utah. It was the seventh time this year that he's received double-digit targets from QB Rocco Becht. There's an excellent chance he receives that kind of work once again when Iowa State plays Kansas State in the regular season finale. A win would mean a place in the Big 12 Championship game and that's exactly why Higgins is likely to have a busy day.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six catches against Bearcats Higgins caught all six targets for 69 yards during Saturday's 34-17 win versus Cincinnati.

Impact Higgins recorded at least six catches in his seventh consecutive outing. Iowa State took full control of the second half and didn't need to throw the ball as much as they have in the past. Expect Higgins to be a primary target when Iowa State finishes the year at Utah and at home against Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets once again Higgins hauled in 7 of 12 targets for 88 yards during Saturday's 45-36 defeat to Kansas.

Impact Higgins has recorded double-digit targets for the third straight week and for the sixth time this year. His 93 targets on the season are a career-high for the senior receiver. It was teammate Jaylin Noel who had two touchdowns against the Jayhawks, but that shouldn't stop Higgins from remaining in fantasy lineups moving forward. Iowa State will play Cincinnati next week.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records third 100-yard game Higgins caught 10 of 15 targets for 140 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-22 defeat to Texas Tech.

Impact Higgins' 15 targets were a season high as the senior receiver recorded his third 100-yard receiving game. All three of those games have come in his last four starts as the number one receiver is starting to heat up. Higgins has consistently scored touchdowns as he has one in seven of the eight games. He should remain in all starting line-ups when Iowa State plays at Kansas next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth TD against UCF Higgins totaled six receptions (on 13 targets) for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-35 win over UCF.

Impact Higgins recorded his sixth touchdown of the season. He's been one of the most consistent receivers in the nation with a score in six of seven games this year. The number one wideout is averaging 9.3 targets per game which means that this scoring production should continue. Both Higgins and Jaylin Noel are stud receivers on an undefeated team vying for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Iowa State will be off next week before playing in a fantasy friendly matchup against Texas Tech.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second 100-yard game Higgins reeled in 6 of 7 targets for 102 yards during Saturday's 28-16 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Higgins has posted back-to-back 100-yard receiving games and the Cyclones are 6-0 for the first time since 1938. Despite leaning heavily on the run-game as a team, Higgins continues to have an impact in the box score. He's one of the best in the conference at 6.5 catches and 84.2 receiving yards per game. Iowa State will play Central Florida next week.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds score in seventh straight game Higgins reeled in 8 of 12 targets for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-21 victory versus Baylor.

Impact Higgins has a touchdown in seven straight games dating back to last season. He's been one of the most consistent in the conference with 33 catches (on 44 targets) for 403 yards and five touchdowns. Iowa State has generally leaned on their strong run-game this season which makes Higgins' numbers that much more surprising. When Iowa State needs to throw the ball, Higgins is going to have a monster performance. That could be next week against a good West Virginia team.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TD in all four games this year Higgins notched eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 79 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-0 victory over Houston.

Impact Despite having just two touchdowns as a team in the game, Higgins was able to add his fourth straight contest with a touchdown reception. The number one receiver also had his second game with double-digit targets. Teammate Jaylin Noel had four catches on eight targets. Higgins and Noel are both a play against Baylor next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Score in every game this year Higgins gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-7 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Higgins was able to add his third score of the year and now has a touchdown in every game this season. With Iowa State up 31-0 at halftime, they decided to give a lot of the reserve players some snaps in the second half. Despite not playing in most of the game, Higgins made an impact and should be an excellent start at Houston next week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts TDs in consecutive games Higgins posted eight receptions (on nine targets) for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-19 win versus Iowa.

Impact Higgins has a touchdown in each of the first two games. Teammate and fellow WR Jaylin Noel has been awesome as well with a pair of 100-yard receiving games to start the year. It's even more impressive when considering a strong performance against the vaunted Iowa defense. Higgins and the Cyclones have a bye this next week before playing Arkansas State.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt in opener Higgins hauled in all five targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-3 win over North Dakota.

Impact Higgins and teammate Jaylin Noel combined for 13 catches (on 13 targets) for 210 yards and two touchdowns. QB Rocco Becht looks more than capable of taking advantage of these talented receivers in the Iowa State pass game this year. They'll have a tougher test next week when they play at Iowa.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard receiving game in loss Higgins compiled seven catches (on seven targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 26-16 loss against Texas.

Impact Higgins recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Cyclones fell to a good Texas team. Higgins is having a solid year with 42 catches (on 68 targets) for 714 yards and four touchdowns. Iowa State will finish the regular season at Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard receiving game in loss Higgins compiled seven catches (on seven targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 26-16 loss against Texas.

Impact Higgins recorded his second 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Cyclones fell to a good Texas team. Higgins is having a solid year with 42 catches (on 68 targets) for 714 yards and four touchdowns. Iowa State will finish the regular season at Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in lopsided win at BYU Higgins compiled four catches (on six targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 45-13 win against Brigham Young.

Impact Higgins has at least three catches in each of his last four games. It was teammate Jaylin Noel who snagged both of the touchdown receptions in the blowout win over the Cougars. Higgins and Noel will need to have a big games if Iowa State is going to compete with Texas next week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE