Tag: second round results

Twitter reacts to the Bengals’ selection of Tee Higgins

The Cincinnati Bengals caused quite an uproar by selecting Clemson WR Tee Higgins in Round 2.

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Picking first to start an entire draft day happens to create a ton of reactions.

That’s the seat the Cincinnati Bengals sat in Friday to start Round 2. Zac Taylor and Co. went with the surround-Joe-Burrow approach with Clemson wideout Tee Higgins.

Higgins, a big-play threat, joins a big cast of weapons around Joe Burrow including A.J. Green, Joe Mixon, John Ross and Tyler Boyd. That’s where most of the reaction centered around — Cincinnati’s pursuit of a great developmental environment for Burrow.

Reactions from NFL players, analysts and some must-known stats were the prominent things to track after Taylor and Burrow got a new top option for the offense:

Oh, and one for the road Bengals fans might really enjoy:

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Instant analysis of Bengals’ picking Tee Higgins in second round

Some quick thoughts on the Bengals taking Clemson WR Tee Higgins.

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The Cincinnati Bengals made a point to quickly get Joe Burrow some additional help to start Friday’s Round 2 with Clemson wideout Tee Higgins.

And it’s nearly impossible to complain about the pick.

Higgins stands as one of the draft’s most exciting prospects, which is saying something given the depth of the class this year. He’s a massive 6’4″ target with a big catch radius and a huge success rate on contested throws.

Look at it this way: Higgins has a notable comp to A.J. Green.

While Higgins wasn’t the biggest name at wideout on the board, we’re still talking about a guy who scored 25 times over the last two seasons alone.

One could argue offensive line or defense was a bigger need. But wideout was quietly a big long-term problem too. Before Higgins, nothing was guaranteed about the wideout room besides Tyler Boyd. A.J. Green has health questions and is on the franchise tag. John Ross remains an unknown. Etc.

Put simply, the Bengals probably had a first-round grade on Higgins to take him here over others like offensive tackle Josh Jones. They also liked him enough to ignore trade offers.

There is a reality where Higgins takes a long time to get on the field given the current depth chart. But even then, it’s easy to think Zac Taylor will at least get creative for his new big target in move-the-chains and redzone situations.

Higgins probably wasn’t the first name that came to mind for Bengals fans going into Friday night. But the traits and upside as he grows alongside Burrow could end up meaning they’ll have him on the mind often for the foreseeable future.

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Bengals select Clemson WR Tee Higgins in second round

The Cincinnati Bengals made a big move in Round 2 of the 2020 NFL draft.

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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