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Tee Higgins

WR

A 2nd-round pick (33rd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Tee Higgins has built an NFL career since. He's currently with CIN, in his 7th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 71.7 ScoutIndex Rating, the 92nd percentile at the position. His efficiency stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 416 catches for 5,864 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 219#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 2, 33rd overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
89.9

98th percentile among WRs

14 games · 110 targets

Role×0.14+1.82
Hands×0.1+2.23
Volume×0.12+1.53
Total EPA×0.22+2.67
EPA/target×0.3+2.08
Yards/target×0.12+2.06

Week 1 projection · vs TB

Methodology
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec3.9 (2–7)55% 3.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec yds53.0 (12.2–93.7)53% 50.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–2)42% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size93▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands88▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability26▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share96▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency97▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume90▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN82.15274231
2025CIN71.7155984611
2024CIN81.5127391110
2023CIN64.612426565
2022CIN85.6147410297
2021CIN89.9147410916
2020CIN77.11528679086

Career profile

Tee Higgins has appeared in 87 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

He has rushed for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 416 passes for 5,864 yards and 46 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with CIN: 1,091 yards and 6 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 89.9, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
50
6.3/g
790
99/g
5
Away6
24
4.0/g
301
50/g
1
In division4
31
7.8/g
448
112/g
3
Out of division10
43
4.3/g
643
64/g
3
In wins8
39
4.9/g
572
72/g
4
In losses6
35
5.8/g
519
87/g
2
On grass4
17
4.3/g
160
40/g
1
On turf10
57
5.7/g
931
93/g
5
Indoors2
5
2.5/g
59
30/g
0
Outdoors12
69
5.8/g
1,032
86/g
6

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLV1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTEN7 rec, 96 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC6 rec, 103 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAR4 rec, 100 yds, 2 TD—
Week 1MIN4 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD62
Week 2CHI6 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD28.6
Week 5GB5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 6DET3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 7BAL7 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 8NYJ4 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD71
Week 9CLE6 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 11LV2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 12PIT6 rec, 114 yds, 1 TD88.1
Week 13LAC9 rec, 138 yds, 1 TD86
Week 14SF5 rec, 114 yds, 0 TD82.5
Week 15DEN2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 16BAL12 rec, 194 yds, 2 TD99
Week 17KC3 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD65.2

Tee Higgins — common questions

What position does Tee Higgins play?
Tee Higgins is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Tee Higgins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tee Higgins has played for CIN (2020–2026).
Where did Tee Higgins go to college?
Tee Higgins played college football at Clemson.
When was Tee Higgins drafted?
Tee Higgins was selected in round 2, 33rd overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tee Higgins scored?
Tee Higgins has 46 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (46 receiving).
What is Tee Higgins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tee Higgins rated 82.1 for 2026, the 96th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2020

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