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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 air-yards share 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

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
82.1

96th percentile among WRs

5 games · 43 targets

Role×0.14+1.32
Hands×0.1+1.51
Volume×0.12+1.61
Total EPA×0.22+2.27
EPA/target×0.3+1.68
Yards/target×0.12+1.38

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.

2026 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

Hands62▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat89▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share88▶

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

Efficiency95▶

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

Volume91▶

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
14
7.0/g
216
108/g
0
Away3
13
4.3/g
207
69/g
1
In division1
6
6.0/g
90
90/g
1
Out of division4
21
5.3/g
333
83/g
0
In wins3
10
3.3/g
176
59/g
0
In losses2
17
8.5/g
247
124/g
1
On grass1
6
6.0/g
90
90/g
1
On turf4
21
5.3/g
333
83/g
0
Indoors1
5
5.0/g
95
95/g
0
Outdoors4
22
5.5/g
328
82/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB3 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 2HOU5 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD71.1
Week 3PIT6 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD89.4
Week 4JAX11 rec, 157 yds, 0 TD76.5
Week 5MIA2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD46

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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