History of Tee Higgins in Timeline
Tee Higgins is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Clemson, where he was part of the 2019 National Championship team. The Bengals drafted him early in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
1981: Cris Collinsworth Sets Bengals Rookie Record
In 1981, Cris Collinsworth set a Cincinnati Bengals rookie record for receptions.
January 18, 1999: Tee Higgins is Born
Tamaurice William "Tee" Higgins was born on January 18, 1999.
2017: Freshman Year at Clemson
In 2017, Tee Higgins began his college football career at Clemson, playing in 13 games as a freshman.
2018: Sophomore Year and National Championship Game
Tee Higgins became a starter in his sophomore year at Clemson in 2018. He had a significant performance in the College Football Playoff National Championship, contributing to Clemson's victory.
2019: College Football Playoff National Championship Victory
In 2019, Tee Higgins, as a sophomore at Clemson, won the College Football Playoff National Championship.
July 28, 2020: Signing with the Cincinnati Bengals
On July 28, 2020, Tee Higgins officially signed his rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
2020: Junior Year, National Championship Appearance, and NFL Draft Declaration
In 2020, Tee Higgins played his junior year at Clemson, reaching the National Championship but losing to LSU. Following the season, he declared for the NFL Draft.
2020: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals
In 2020, Tee Higgins was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the first pick in the second round of the NFL Draft.
2020: Rookie Season with the Cincinnati Bengals
Tee Higgins made his NFL debut in 2020, playing his first season with the Cincinnati Bengals and making notable contributions in various games.
2020: Impressive Rookie Season Statistics
In 2020, Tee Higgins finished his rookie season with impressive statistics, tying the Bengals rookie record for receptions and ranking high among other rookie receivers.
September 2021: Jersey Number Change Announcement
In September 2021, Tee Higgins announced his intention to switch back to his college jersey number (No. 5) to establish his own identity within the Bengals.
2021: Strong Performance in Regular and Postseason Games
In 2021, Tee Higgins improved his performance, contributing significantly to the Cincinnati Bengals in both the regular season and playoff games.
2022: Continued Performance and AFC Championship Appearance
In 2022, Tee Higgins continued to perform well for the Cincinnati Bengals, playing in the AFC Championship game.
2022: Delay in Jersey Number Change
In 2022, Tee Higgins's intended jersey number change was delayed.
November 8, 2023: Hamstring Injury and Return
On November 8, 2023, Tee Higgins sustained a hamstring injury during practice, leading to his absence from several games. He later returned to playing.
2023: Jersey Number Change Implementation
In 2023, Tee Higgins officially changed his jersey number to No. 5.
2023: Damar Hamlin Incident and Support
In a 2023 game, Tee Higgins was involved in a tackle that resulted in Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field due to commotio cordis. Higgins expressed concern and support for Hamlin throughout his recovery.
February 26, 2024: Franchise Tag by the Bengals
On February 26, 2024, the Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins.