Ethan Higgins is a 6'6", 270-pound offensive lineman from Brooksville, Florida, who attended Hernando Christian Academy. He was invited to the All-American Bowl Game in Panama City, Florida, in January 2023 and competed in varsity baseball and basketball alongside football. Higgins redshirted during his freshman year in 2023 and did not see game action in 2024. As a redshirt junior in 2025, he appeared in one contest against North Carolina A&T on September 6 and serves as a member of the scout team for UCF.