John Higgins was drafted No. 240 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UNLV. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #240
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How John Higgins came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UNLV
Mountain West at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 240
Who came off the board on either side of John Higgins.
Boise State
Utah
Oklahoma
UL Monroe
UNLV in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UNLV
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Higgins in the 1982 NFL Draft
John Higgins is a Defensive back out of UNLV selected No. 240 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. UNLV has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Higgins drafted?
John Higgins was selected No. 240 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-higgins.
What college did John Higgins play for?
John Higgins played college football at UNLV in the Mountain West. See every UNLV draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/unlv-rebels.
How did John Higgins's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/john-higgins.