A highly-coveted linebacker prospect in the 2027 class has set his commitment date. He is deciding between Indiana, Purdue, Kentucky and Louisville.
Antwoine Higgins Jr., a highly-regarded linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class and a Purdue target, has set a commitment date. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound prospect is set to make his decision on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:30 a.
m. ET on the Higgins is deciding between Purdue, Indiana, Kentucky and Louisville. He had more than 30 scholarship offers on the recruiting front. Higgins currently plays at Anderson High School in Cincinnati. He's coming off a monster junior campaign, accounting for 67 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, four pass break-ups and two interceptions. He was a Division II first-team All-State selection at the end of the year., Higgins ranks as the No. 42 linebacker of the 2027 cycle and is the No. 524 overall prospect. He is considered a top-20 player out of Ohio.Cincinnati Anderson's Antwoine Higgins Jr. tackles an opponent. | John Hulkenberg/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Higgins has good size and speed at the linebacker position, something Purdue could use with its 2027 recruiting class. He is an intelligent player and feels comfortable rushing the quarterback, filling a gap or dropping back into coverage when necessary.during the high school football season, Higgins said he felt most comfortable at the edge spot, but could also be a valuable piece at the Mike linebacker position. Higgins has been a player in the spotlight for the last two seasons at Anderson and has the potential to make a quick impact in West Lafayette if he commits to Purdue. After his sophomore season, he was named a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American after totaling 55 tackles, five pass break-ups, two sacks and an interception. Following a stellar junior season, Higgins participated in the Under Armour All-American Game. He was responsible for a pair of tackles in the contest. Heading into the 2026 season, Purdue has 23 players listed at the linebacker and edge positions. Only six are listed as seniors on the roster. Having quality depth at those two position groups is important. Adding Higgins to one of those groups next season would certainly be a boost for the Boilermakers ahead of the 2027 season. Get top Boilermakers stories, expert analysis, and can't-miss moments straight to your inbox for free by signing up for theDustin Schutte is the publisher of Purdue Boilermakers on SI and has spent more than a decade working in sports journalism. His career began in 2013, when he covered Big Ten football. He remained in that role for eight years before working at On SI to cover the Boilermakers. Dustin graduated from Manchester University in Indiana in 2010, where he played for the men's tennis team.Vanderbilt vs. Texas Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 10
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