Antwon Higgs Season 2008

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PositionLINEBACKER
Weight248 lbs
Height6-3
ClassFreshman
HometownPompano Beach, Fla.

2011: Appeared in two games against Middle Tennessee and Southeast Missouri ... did not record any statistics.

2010: Appeared in five games as a reserve and one special teams ... recorded three total tackles.

2009: Enrolled at Purdue in January and took part in spring practice ... recorded nine tackles (5 solo, 4 assists), including 1.5 for loss and 1.0 sack ... recorded sack vs. Northwestern on Oct. 3 ... had season-high two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) at Michigan on Nov. 7.

High School: Three-star prospect and ranked the No. 35 weakside defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com ... All-Broward County as senior after recording 102 tackles with two interceptions ... had 21 receptions as tight end ... totaled 120 tackles, including six sacks, his junior year ... coach was Greg McGirt ... reminds coaching staff of former Boilermaker defensive end Shaun Phillips (2000-03), who now plays for the San Diego Chargers.

Personal: Given name is Antwon Andrew Higgs ... born Dec. 24, 1990 ... health and fitness major.

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Junior
2011

LINEBACKER
6-3 / 252 lbs
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Sophomore
2010

LINEBACKER
6-3 / 254 lbs
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Freshman
2009

LB
6-3 / 248 lbs