Wide receiver Tee Higgins has been named to the NFL's Top 100 list, slotting in at No. 77.
Higgins hauled in 73 receptions for 911 yards and tied his career high of 10 touchdowns in 2024 over 12 games played. He played an instrumental role in the team's late-season push last season, catching 11 passes for 131 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 17 overtime win against the Denver Broncos.
"Everybody can see what kind of player he is," quarterback Joe Burrow said after the victory. "He elevates us to a different level."
Since being drafted in 2020, Higgins ranks tied for 14th in the NFL in touchdown receptions (34) and 18th in yards (4,595). Teammate Ja’Marr Chase was drafted in 2021, and the pairing quickly became one of the most-feared duos in football. Since teaming up, they lead all NFL duos in catches, yards and touchdowns. Both players signed long-term deals to stay in Cincinnati during the offseason.
"I think anybody in the league would be happy to have one of the receivers we have. We have two of them," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said at the 2025 NFL League Meetings in March. "We don't take that for granted."
Higgins recorded at least 900 receiving yards in four of his first five seasons, becoming the fifth-fastest player in franchise history to reach 4,000 career receiving yards and the fourth-fastest to 300 career receptions.
Active NFL players vote on the Top 100 list, which is currently in the process of being revealed in descending order. The top 10 will be unveiled live on NFL Network on Sunday, September 1. Higgins joins Ladd McConkey of the Chargers, Drake London of the Falcons and Jerry Jeudy of the Browns as the receivers currently announced on the list.
See the best shots from Bengals WR Tee Higgins from the 2024 season
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
WR Tee Higgins scores a touchdown in Week 7 against the Browns, Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Cincinnati. Ravens defeated the Bengals 41-38. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
WR Tee Higgins jukes a defender against the Giants in Week 6, Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
WR Tee Higgins arrives at SoFi Stadium ahead of the Bengals Week 11 Sunday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
WR Tee Higgins makes a catch against the Chargers in Los Angeles, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
WR Tee Higgins catches a pass against the Steelers in Week 13 at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, December 1, 2024.
WR Tee Higgins scores a touchdown in Week 17 against the Broncos at Paycor Stadium, Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
WR Tee Higgins catches a deep ball on the sideline in overtime against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, December 28, 2024.
WR Tee Higgins walks out of the tunnel ahead of Week 18 against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 4, 2025.
WR Tee Higgins celebrates a catch in Week 16 against the Browns at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates with wide receiver Tee Higgins (5), and wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
