IOWA CITY — University of Iowa senior linebacker Jay Higgins and junior running back Kaleb Johnson were recognized as AP All-Americans, as announced Monday by The Associated Press.

Higgins is a first-team selection, while Johnson is a second-team honoree.

Iowa has had at least one AP first or second team All-American 11 straight seasons (2014-24). The AP is one of five outlets recognized by the NCAA to determine consensus All-Americans (Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association, Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America).

Higgins was honored as the Butkus-Fitzgerald Big Ten Linebacker of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten. He is the only player in the nation with at least 100 tackles and four interceptions. His four picks are tied for the most amongst linebackers from a Power 4 conference.

Higgins has racked up 118 tackles — second most in the Big Ten and 13th-most nationally.

Johnson was voted the Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten and finalist for the Doak Walker Award. He posted school single-season records in points (138), total touchdowns (23) and rushing scores (21).

Johnson (6-foot, 225 pounds) rushed for 1,537 yards in 12 games, sixth-most in the country and third-most in program history. He has declared for the NFL Draft.

The Hawkeyes will play No. 19 Missouri on Dec. 30 in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl in Nashville.