Bearcats offer hometown product Antwoine Higgins Jr

Cincinnati product and 2027 3-star linebacker prospect Antwoine Higgins Jr received an offer from the Bearcats on Thursday afternoon!

Higgins is being targeted by multiple programs in addition to Cincinnati, including Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Tennessee, West Virginia and others.

In addition to 53 tackles as a freshman, Higgins had six tackles for loss and two sacks to go with four pass deflections last season.

The Anderson High School standout is the top-rated linebacker in the class of 2027 and showed impressive athleticism in his freshman year!

Cincinnati Football: Bearcats offer hometown product Antwoine Higgins Jr

Native to Indianapolis and 2025 4-star cornerback Mark Zackery IV ranked the Bearcats on his list of potential destinations at the end of February!

Notre Dame is expected to land a commitment from Zackery, but Cincinnati, Florida and Michigan remain in serious contention to add him as well.

The Ben Davis High School product would be a huge addition to the upcoming Bearcats class, with his commitment scheduled for May 25!

Zackery is the highest rated 2025 recruit from the state of Indiana and is ranked the 7th ranked cornerback in the class of 2025 by 247 Sports.