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The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner and it's been well-documented how talented this year's incoming group of wide receivers are. Due to the depth at the position, Tee Higgins out of Clemson could see himself become a popular pick in the latter part of the first round or early in the second round.
In his final season at Clemson, Higgins recorded 59 receptions for 1,167 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019. While at Clemson, Higgins was a big-play threat that excelled at catching passes down the field.
With the NFL trending toward being a pass-oriented league, teams are trying to load up on wide receivers. Even though he isn't considered as one of the elite options in the draft, Higgins would be a great addition to any receiver-needy teams.
Similar to most seasons, there are quite a few teams that could be looking to add a receiver through the draft. With that in mind, here are three teams who should look to draft Higgins in this year's draft.
Throughout the 2019 season, it was apparent that the Green Bay Packers were lacking a receiving threat outside of Davante Adams. Seeing that the team didn't make a trade during the season, this offseason will be the time they address the position.
Aaron Rodgers isn't getting younger and the Packers need to surround him with better supporting talent. Fortunately for Green Bay, they could be in a position to add a wideout with the No. 30 pick in the first round.
Even though he flashed his vertical ability, Higgins has room to improve as a route runner. Having Higgins learn from Adams — one of the best route runners in the NFL —would be an ideal scenario for the Packers.
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For months, it has been a foregone conclusion that the Cincinnati Bengals are going to select Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. Regardless of who is at quarterback for them in 2020, the Bengals could benefit from adding another receiver to the passing attack.
Early in the 2019 season, John Ross began to flash upside in Zac Taylor's offense and Tyler Boyd continued to show promise as a versatile receiver. Now, Cincinnati could have a chance to insert Higgins into the offense alongside Ross and Boyd.
Of course, the Bengals selecting Higgins is dependent upon him falling to the 33rd pick in the draft. If the Bengals were able to draft Higgins, they'd immediately become a much-improved offense through the air.
Besides the Bengals, the Indianapolis Colts are another team that could be considering a receiver early in the second round. Seeing that the team has two second-round picks, the Colts could go in a few different directions with the No. 34 pick.
However, Indianapolis had an injury-riddled season at the wide receiver position in 2019. Thus, prompting Chris Ballard — the GM of the Colts — and company to address the receiver position as soon as possible.
Despite the team being non-committal at quarterback, Higgins would be an ideal fit for the Colts. Alongside T.Y. Hilton and Parris Campbell, Indianapolis would have a dangerous trio for years to come.
