Finding Broncos: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-4 (90th percentile)

Weight: 216 (82nd)

Arms: 34-1/8 inches (96th)

Hands: 9-1/4 inches (41st)

Combine Results

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Stats

Pros

Can cause an impact from any WR spot
Reliable WR
Uses his frame & length very well
High touchdown-to-catch ratio
Has soft hands to go pluck the ball
Instincts are exceptional
Long-striding gliding runner
Can create all kinds of mismatches
Uses speed variation to make up for lack of speed
Draws a lot of defensive pass interference calls
Can really climb to ladder to high-point the ball
Natural feel for a WR
Late burst to separate
Adjustments to the ball are consistently good

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Cons

Didn’t face the toughest of CB competition
Limited route tree
Not the most physical through his routes
Simple & predictable release from press
Lacks upper-body strength, leads to limitations as a blocker
Adjustments seem a little lumbered
Not the smoothest of WRs
Easy to mirror in coverage
Not the cleanest of breaks in his routes

Overview

Tee Higgins has NFL size with an elite catch radius, but he has some issues with his movement that are going to cause problems at the next level. He has the traits to be really good in the NFL, provided he is used in a certain role.

Higgins' route tree is going to need a lot of work if he doesn’t want to find himself limited at the NFL level. When it is all said and done, Higgins could be that big-time receiver than ends up really falling come draft time.

Fit with Broncos

The Broncos are wanting to add complementary receivers around Courtland Sutton and Higgins isn’t exactly that. What traits that Higgins has are very similar to Sutton and even closer to Tim Patrick as a receiver, so he just doesn’t make much sense for Denver.

Higgins isn't a speedy weapon, he isn't a great route runner, but he can go get those 50/50 balls, just like Sutton.

Grade: No. 51 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 3

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