NFL
Tee Higgins
Tee Higgins
Cincinnati Bengals, Wide Receiver
Age: 26y-0m-0d (Jan 18, 1999)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Clemson
Drafted: Round 2 (#33 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Rocky Arceneaux, Caitlin Aoki (Alliance Sports Management)
Career Earnings
$31,923,495
2024-2024 Franchise Tag
Tee Higgins signed a 1 year , $21,816,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $21,816,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $21,816,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $21,816,000
Average Salary:
$21,816,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$21,816,000
Total GTD:
$21,816,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 |
Franchise Tag
|
$21,816,000 | 8.54% | $21,816,000 | $21,816,000 | $21,816,000 |
| 2025 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 |
Franchise Tag
|
$21,816,000 | $21,816,000 | 8.54% | $21,816,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
26 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 |
Franchise Tag |
$21,816,000 | $21,816,000 | $21,816,000 | $21,816,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $8,686,785
Average Salary:
$2,171,696
Signing Bonus:
$3,877,664
GTD at Sign:
$5,882,518
Total GTD:
$5,882,518
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$31,923,495
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$4,487,664 |
$4,487,664 |
|
| 2021 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,227,123 |
$5,714,787 |
|
| 2022 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,399,708 |
$7,114,495 |
|
| 2023 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,993,000 |
$10,107,495 |
|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active / Franchise Tag
|
$21,816,000 |
$31,923,495 |
|
| Total |
$31,923,495 |
$31,923,495 |
||||
| Total |
$31,923,495 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$27,823,562 | $3,877,664 | - | - | - | $222,269 | $31,923,495 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
21 |
$610,000
|
$3,877,664 |
$4,487,664 |
$4,487,664 |
|||||
| 2021 |
|
22 |
$1,004,854
|
$222,269 |
$1,227,123 |
$5,714,787 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
23 |
$1,399,708
|
$1,399,708 |
$7,114,495 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
24 |
$2,993,000
|
$2,993,000 |
$10,107,495 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$21,816,000
|
$21,816,000 |
$31,923,495 |
||||||
| Total |
$27,823,562 |
$3,877,664 |
$222,269 |
$31,923,495 |
$31,923,495 |
||||||
| Total |
$27,823,562 |
$3,877,664 |
$222,269 |
$31,923,495 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$27,823,562 | $3,877,664 | - | - | - | $222,269 | $31,923,495 |
-
Jun 16, 2024
Signed a 1 year $21.816 million franchise tag by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Nov 20, 2020
Fined $9,291 Excessive Celebration (dunking the ball over the goalpost) against Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jul 28, 2020
Signed a 4 year $8.68 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Apr 24, 2020
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#33 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 |
|
Excessive Celebration (dunking the ball over the goalpost) against Pittsburgh (PIT) | $9,291 | |
| Fines: 1 | $9,291 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 12 | 9 | 636 | 55.90 | 73 | 911 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | CIN | 12 | 11 | 573 | 52.70 | 42 | 656 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | 16 | 14 | 757 | 68.40 | 74 | 1,029 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | 14 | 14 | 711 | 64.60 | 74 | 1,091 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | CIN | 16 | 14 | 805 | 74.50 | 67 | 908 | 6 | 1 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $100,257,020
- Avg. Salary: $25,064,255
- NFL Rank: 38
- WR Rank: 10
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $21,816,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Tee Higgins to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | 3 | $72,750,000 | $24,250,000 | 25 |
| Deebo Samuel | 3 | $71,550,000 | $23,850,000 | 25 |
| Chris Godwin | 3 | $60,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 25 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | 4 | $120,000,000 | $30,000,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 3 | $81,075,000 | $24,525,000 | 25.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Higgins's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $104,838,460 | $26,209,615 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Higgins statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, GP/Yr, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | GP/Yr | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nico Collins
2022-2023
|
73.53 | 7.00 | 4.68 | 71.12 | 0.40 | 12.50 | 27.92 | 0.16 | 81.70 |
|
Deebo Samuel
2020-2021
|
69.70 | 7.17 | 4.78 | 78.09 | 0.30 | 11.50 | 53.86 | 0.68 | 83.50 |
|
Chris Godwin
2020-2021
|
78.79 | 8.15 | 6.27 | 74.73 | 0.46 | 13.00 | 34.08 | 0.28 | 79.90 |
|
Brandon Aiyuk
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 6.64 | 4.64 | 71.42 | 0.45 | 16.50 | 22.24 | 0.21 | 86.30 |
| Average | 79.77 | 7.24 | 5.09 | 73.84 | 0.40 | 13.38 | 34.53 | 0.33 | 82.85 |
|
Tee Higgins
2023-2024
|
70.59 | 7.71 | 4.79 | 65.29 | 0.62 | 12.00 | 19.12 | 0.33 | 80.15 |
| Pct Change | -11.51 | 6.49 | -5.89 | -11.58 | 55.00 | -10.31 | -44.63 | 0.00 | -3.26 |
| Median Prime % Change | -5.89% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -2.85% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Tee Higgins
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $100,257,020 | $25,064,255 |
