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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 96th 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
81.5

97th percentile among WRs

12 games · 109 targets

Role×0.14+1.56
Hands×0.1+1.54
Volume×0.12+1.49
Total EPA×0.22+2.45
EPA/target×0.3+1.81
Yards/target×0.12+0.47

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.

2024 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).

Size95▶

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

Receiving

Hands78▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat25▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share90▶

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

Air-Yards Share87▶

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

Impact

Efficiency96▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
36
7.2/g
380
76/g
7
Away7
37
5.3/g
531
76/g
3
In division5
30
6.0/g
345
69/g
5
Out of division7
43
6.1/g
566
81/g
5
In wins8
47
5.9/g
572
72/g
6
In losses4
26
6.5/g
339
85/g
4
On grass4
19
4.8/g
283
71/g
2
On turf8
54
6.8/g
628
79/g
8
Indoors2
11
5.5/g
171
86/g
1
Outdoors10
62
6.2/g
740
74/g
9

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3WAS3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD49.1
Week 4CAR6 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 5BAL9 rec, 83 yds, 2 TD76.9
Week 6NYG7 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD75.7
Week 7CLE4 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD71.7
Week 11LAC9 rec, 148 yds, 1 TD91.1
Week 13PIT5 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD53.9
Week 14DAL2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 15TEN5 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD79.2
Week 16CLE8 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD44.1
Week 17DEN11 rec, 131 yds, 3 TD91.7
Week 18PIT4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD60.7

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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