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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 98th 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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
85.6

97th percentile among WRs

14 games · 109 targets

Role×0.14+1.10
Hands×0.1+1.16
Volume×0.12+1.47
Total EPA×0.22+2.70
EPA/target×0.3+2.20
Yards/target×0.12+1.63

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.

2022 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).

Size94▶

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

Receiving

Hands85▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat59▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability31▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share87▶

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

Air-Yards Share91▶

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

Impact

Efficiency98▶

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

Volume89▶

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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
25
4.2/g
346
58/g
2
Away8
49
6.1/g
683
85/g
5
In division4
15
3.8/g
231
58/g
1
Out of division10
59
5.9/g
798
80/g
6
In wins11
63
5.7/g
882
80/g
5
In losses3
11
3.7/g
147
49/g
2
On grass4
24
6.0/g
344
86/g
3
On turf10
50
5.0/g
685
69/g
4
Indoors2
12
6.0/g
118
59/g
1
Outdoors12
62
5.2/g
911
76/g
6

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBUF3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC6 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1PIT2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 2DAL6 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD65.9
Week 3NYJ5 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD76
Week 4MIA7 rec, 124 yds, 1 TD85.4
Week 6NO6 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 7ATL5 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD63.8
Week 8CLE3 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD39
Week 9CAR7 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD66
Week 11PIT9 rec, 148 yds, 0 TD88
Week 12TEN7 rec, 114 yds, 1 TD86.7
Week 13KC3 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD58.7
Week 15TB5 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD53.1
Week 16NE8 rec, 128 yds, 1 TD85.6
Week 18BAL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD30.5

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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