Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson
Elevator Pitch
Higgins was a highly productive receiver for the Clemson Tigers over the last two seasons. Catching 59 passes in each year for a total of 2,103 yards and 26 total touchdowns. Higgins will look to be a big play receiver at the next level with his ability to win contested catches.
Vitals
Height | 6-4
Weight | 216
Class | Junior
Strengths
One of the biggest strengths for Higgins is his ability to win the contested throws. He has soft hands that allows him to bring in almost any throw and catches outside of his frame pose no problems for Higgins. Uses his height and length well when going up for the ball, high points it well. Most contested catches are 50/50 but for him its more like 80/20. Great body control when in flight.
He provides position flexibility in that he can play from all three wide receiver spots on the field. His long speed can cause fits for defenders when he gets behind the defense. Really does well in tracking the ball on deep throws.
Higgins shows the ability to be a good yards after the catch runner if he is hit in stride. Doesn’t have great short area quickness that allows him to start and stop but he is known to make a house call on deep throws. Uses his long strides well to pick up speed and challenge defenders in open space.
Weaknesses
His frame allows him to add bulk to the upper body and that will be key for him in the NFL. Needs to get stronger to deal with more physical corners who can knock him off his route. Also will help with blocking, he does use his length well but bigger defenders will give him fits when blocking on the perimeter.
His route tree is fairly limited, just based on what he was asked to run at Clemson. Will need work on being more crisp in that aspect. Has the ability to be a better route runner, it will all be based on his new team working on the technique and being more physical at the top of his routes.
Projection: Top 40
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