John Higgenbotham was drafted No. 324 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of NE State (OK). No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #324
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How John Higgenbotham came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
- NE State (OK)
- 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 1983 classAround pick 324
Who came off the board on either side of John Higgenbotham.
Vanderbilt
Alabama State
Utah State
Missouri
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Higgenbotham in the 1983 NFL Draft
John Higgenbotham is a Defensive tackle out of NE State (OK) selected No. 324 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. NE State (OK) has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Higgenbotham drafted?
John Higgenbotham was selected No. 324 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-higgenbotham.
What college did John Higgenbotham play for?
John Higgenbotham played college football at NE State (OK). See every NE State (OK) draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nestateok.
How did John Higgenbotham's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/john-higgenbotham.