WR Justin Jefferson came in at No. “(He has) absurd contested catchability, doesn’t separate on … The expectations for the Ohio-native were sky high. Could Bengals seek Bradley Roby trade with Texans as fallback plan? Bengals coaches confident Joe Burrow will improve on deep attempts in 2021, Joe Thuney signs with Bengals again in PFF's updated free-agency projections. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Despite missing out on that record, Higgins still produced a successful rookie year and continuously got better. 10-29-2020, 12:01 PM . Sadly, Burrow was taken down by a dominating Washington Football Team defensive line in Week 11. CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins injured his left hamstring during a long catch and run in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Ravens. Tee Higgins & Isaiah Simmons made PFF's All-Rookie Team Posted: Jan 4, 2021, 1:30 PM PFF ranked the top-25 rookies of 2020, and the Bengals star quarterback and receiver cracked the list. At No. The Bengals selected Tee Higgins in the second-round (33rd overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft. PFF's Big Board for the 2021 NFL Draft offers three-year player grades, combine measurables, position rankings, and in-depth player analysis for all of the top draft prospects. As for Higgins, he oftentimes proved to be Burrow No. The John Ross vs. Tee Higgins debate isn’t a new one before Cincinnati Bengals training camp. ... Higgins actually finished sixth in … It would’ve been a toss up for that No. Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins crack PFF’s top-25 rookie rankings The Cincinnati Bengals were able to get a franchise quarterback with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. By: Chris Roling. The Cincinnati Bengals turned prime draft positioning into the NFL’s best draft class. He recorded two 100-plus yard games and eight games of 50 or more yards. He was, however, one of the 10 most valuable rookies this year, ranking 26th in receiving grade (79.0). But we here at PFF agreed with the Bengals' decision to select Tee Higgins, who was 25th on our big board at the time, and Higgins repaid that decision by racking up 908 receiving yards and six scores on 67 catches, earning a 75.9 PFF grade in the process. He caught four passes on seven targets for 77 yards, although he dropped a nice opportunity for a first-down on a back-shoulder throw. In 2021, Higgins will earn a base salary of $1,004,854, while carrying a cap hit of $1,974,270 and a dead cap value of $4,913,102. Thankfully, he was given a solid placement for the work that he did get to put in. D.J. On his rookie season, Burrow ended with 2,688 yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. J.J. Watt could pull the ultimate family betrayal this offseason by upgrading his brother’s AFC North rival. Tee Higgins signed a 4 year, $8,686,785 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $3,877,664 signing bonus, $5,882,518 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,171,696. “Tee Higgins of Clemson, absurd ball skills,” PFF said. Rookie Watch Burrow’s increased comfort level as of late has been accompanied by a quickly developing rapport with wideout Tee Higgins. Bills' Quinton Spain says it's 'time for a … His deep ball wasn’t as finely tuned as back in his historic 2019 season at LSU, but Burrow was money on just about every other throw. Pro Football Focus analyst Anthony Treash thinks that the Bengals can be a playoff team within the next few years. I do not believe it’s a serious injury, and I expect him to play in Week 14. Bengals ’ rookie receiver Tee Higgins grew up idolizing A.J. That sack both ended his season and may force him to miss the start of the 2021 season. Wonder if his ceiling is to be a number 1. NFL and PFF player stats for Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins on Pro Football Focus. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Several familiar names on PFF list of top 100 free agents. Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins make PFF’s Midseason All-Rookie Team Worthy honors for Cincinnati’s best two rookies this season. Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins crack PFF’s top-25 rookie rankings, Justin Houston pegged a free agent target for Bengals. Tee Higgins top 5 PFF rookie WR. Green, he’s starting to look the part. Pro Football Focus’ Anthony Treash was the one that compiled the rankings that both Higgins and Burrow were in. PFF's Mike Renner and Austin Gayle discuss Clemson WR, Tee Higgins. The Cincinnati Bengals were able to get a franchise quarterback with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dubbed the heir apparent to A.J. Despite not being the fasted receiver in the draft, Higgins was one of the best route runners on the board. are already in place for the foreseeable future. He seems to lack the explosive burst that makes good players great but he definitely looks as if he’ll be good for a long time. He was the Bengals' top linebacker in PFF… This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Cincinnati Bengals or NFL Properties LLC. Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins crack PFF’s top-25 rookie rankings PFF ranked the top-25 rookies of 2020, and the Bengals star quarterback and receiver cracked the list. The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: Spring Cleaning. BENGALS is a registered trademark of the Cincinnati Bengals LLC. Tee Higgins put forth a solid three years in a Clemson uniform that ... Higgins has still graded out at an elite level for us,” PFF said. January 31, 2021 10:42 am. PFF @PFF. That’s two percentage points higher than any other NFL quarterback in 2020. That said, it will hopefully open up the eyes of the coaching staff to the team’s offensive line needs. ... (Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, etc.) PFF's ranking of the top 10 receivers in 2020 NFL Draft. In fact, he recorded the sixth-best passing grade in the NFL this year when throwing 19 yards or less downfield. “Despite missing nearly the entire second half of his rookie campaign following a gruesome knee injury in Week 11, Burrow still finished as the 16th-most-valuable quarterback in the NFL. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. LSU’s Joe Burrow was the highest-ranked prospect after having one of the best seasons in college football history. Burrow totaled 300 or more yards in three out of his first hour games. They loved his size, hands and catch radius. 1 overall pick also had the lowest rate of passes to result in a quarterback-fault incompletion (4%) this season when in a clean pocket. WR Tee Higgins, PFF Week 13 Consensus Rank: WR38 — Hamstring injury Higgins tweaked his hamstring toward the end of the game. CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins had a record-setting season. Welcome to Bengals Wire's European Union Experience. Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins helped Bengals have PFF's top graded rookie draft class. PFF analyst thinks Bengals can make playoffs in 2021. Two of J.J. Watt’s former teammates are trying to get him to the Queen City. He did not disappoint. He proved that in 2020, ending the season with 908 yards and six touchdowns. Bengals WR A.J. Here’s what he had to say following a discouraging end to the season for Burrow. Back in Week 16, he had a performance that was reminiscent of his days at Clemson, as he hauled in three contested targets along with a highlight-reel, toe-tapping touchdown,” Treash wrote. 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Brandon Wilson is quietly one of Cincinnati’s most important free agents. 4 overall spot and potentially the other top spots had Burrow not been injured two-thirds of the way through the year. Share this article 145 shares share tweet text email link Chris Roling. ... Tee Higgins, Clemson ... “Higgins offers something that no other receiver in the top … They also snagged a highly sought-after receiver in Clemson’s Tee Higgins 32 picks later. Green as the only 1,000-yard rookie receivers in franchise history. — PFF College (@PFF_College) June 14, 2020 Clemson football fans know Higgins is going to succeed Higgins was ranked second with … Higgins came in at 6’4″ and 216 pounds with 34 1/8″ arms at the 2020 NFL Combine. At … The sky will be the ceiling for this duo in 2021. 4 was Justin Herbert, the star Chargers quarterback that was drafted shortly after Burrow. Cincy Jungle (Blog) Ranking the NFL’s most productive 2020 rookie draft classes from 1 to 32 He put together an impressive college career at Clemson, finishing with 2,448 yards and 27 touchdowns in three seasons. Reader and Christian Covington recruiting former teammate J.J. Watt to Bengals. 1 option. NFL Draft profile for WR Tee Higgins. Houston could help improve Cincinnati’s pass rush, especially if Carl Lawson departs. And the similarities are striking. According to PFF, Higgins is the complete wide receiver package. “The 2020 No. LSU’s Joe Burrow was the highest-ranked prospect after having one of the best seasons in college football history. As PFF points out, his grade with tight coverage is one of the best, giving Mims an edge. 2 with DE Chase Young and RT Tristan Wirfs following closely behind. BUFFALO BILLS — WR TEE HIGGINS, CLEMSON Six-foot-plus receivers aren’t supposed to be home-run threats the way Higgins has been for Clemson this season. With that injury and ugly end to the season, where does Burrow rank among the best rookies? He had a three-touchdown and no interception game mixed in there as well. Wilson will be a priority for the Bengals to re-sign next month. Get the latest Tee Higgins news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report ... PFF Fantasy Football @PFF_Fantasy. Posts: 2,364 Threads: 24 Reputation: 4194 Joined:May 2015 Mood: None #21. Along with 62 receptions and 14 starts, Higgins was easily a top-ten rookie this season. By John … Housh Special Teams. Well, if it comes as a shock, he didn’t rank among the best of the three quarterbacks taken in the top ten. They picked wide receiver Tee Higgins with the 33rd overall selection. Burrow and Higgins set the tone in 2020 ... but they also added key pieces like Tee Higgins, Logan Wilson and others. Both young players have bright future in the NFL and hopefully in the Queen City.