Instant Fantasy Analysis - WR Tee Higgins, Bengals

[The Football Guru 211]

Height/Weight: 6' 4"/216
College: Clemson
NFL Comp: Tyrell Williams

Higgins opted not to work out at the NFL Combine, but his pro day reflected what many thought he was. He ran a 4.54, put up mostly disappointing jump numbers (31-inch vertical, 10' 3" broad) and a lackluster shuttle time (4.53). So how is he a second-round prospect? Well, maybe this example of body control and field awareness will help. In a nutshell, he has a number of positive qualities that don't get numbers attached to them in Indianapolis. While he was undoubtedly helped by having likely future No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence running the show over the last two seasons, Higgins has the huge catch radius one might expect from someone with his frame and takes advantage of it by consistently stacking his defender and showing off some of the best ball skills in this class. His aforementioned big frame and strong hands should make him a quality red zone option right away, while his tracking skills and ability to adjust to the ball should make him a dependable chain-mover.

Higgins' testing numbers suggest he isn't a great run-after-catch player and the tape mostly confirms that. Although he did move around the formation quite a bit, he also wasn't asked to run a ton of different routes in college and tends to round off a lot of them downfield. Even though his ball skills suggest he could eventually become a team's primary receiver one day, Higgins has the feel of a quality long-term complementary receiver in the NFL. This pick may be a reflection on how the new regime feels about counting on A.J. Green and John Ross.

What does it mean in redraft? The presence of Green and Tyler Boyd figures to limit his immediate upside, and Auden Tate showed well when given the chance last season. Ross is also a consideration. With that said, Higgins figures to get every chance to work opposite Green while Boyd moves inside. Higgins could work his way up to WR4 territory if Green goes down again, but asking him to be anything more than a WR5 with a rookie quarterback - and if Green and Boyd stay healthy - might be asking too much

What does it mean for dynasty? Check back Saturday morning and again after the draft.

[SaintsInDome2006 128]

Is Tee Higgins a buy low or are the Bengals just going to continue as a largely mediocre offense?

[IMMensaMind 459]

I think he's a buy low. Both he and Burrow have been hurt, and both are coming out of it now.

Signed,

Higgins owner

[Ray_T 589]

its possible you missed the window to buy low, but if you can buy him at a reasonable price I'd get him.   hes a solid WR2 for fantasy with occasional WR1 production

[weepaws 2,459]

If you have the opportunity to buy him low I would.  

[Maximum Overkill 638]