The Cincinnati Bengals opted for no trade and stuck with the first pick in Round 2 on Friday, selecting Clemson wideout Tee Higgins at No. 33.
Higgins is a big-bodied weapon for Joe Burrow and was clearly the top name on Cincinnati’s board above others like Denzel Mims.
On his way to the title game where he faced off against Burrow’s LSU Tigers, Higgins put up 1,100-plus yards and 13 scores. He’s been compared to a guy named…A.J. Green.
Speaking of Green, the Bengals have a question mark with their franchise player and No. 1 wideout, as well as minimal wideouts under contract beyond next season. Higgins’ arrival tackles multiple problems.
This comes on the heels of the team predictably staying put at No. 1 overall and taking Joe Burrow. Prior reporting had said the Bengals were open to moving down from No. 33.
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