Gavin Higgins brings elite hometown leg to LSU’s special-teams future
In the 2026 season, freshman LSU kicker Gavin Higgins is a high-upside specialist who arrived as one of Louisiana’s top prep kickers and a nationally ranked prospect, highlighted by strong high school production and a reputation for clean, repeatable ball-striking. In 2024, he hit 36 of 37 PATs, went 7 of 11 on field goals with a long of 43, and produced 47 touchbacks on 51 kickoffs, which screams dependable power and placement. He’s the kind of kicker you want when you value composure, consistency, and upside over flash.
