The Clemson Tigers' wide receiver Tee Higgins sees forward to get through the 2020 National Football League (NFL) Draft soon after he leaves his school. As per the Big Board of ESPN's Mel Kiper, Tee is ranked no. 19 overall prospect and no. 5 among all receivers.
Higgins' draft news surfaced after he announced that he would enter the NFL draft via Twitter on 16 January, stating that it was his dream to play the NFL. He further thanked Clemson Tigers for providing the auspicious opportunity.
Tee Higgins, 21, with a height of 6 feet and 4 inches tall, possesses plus-size yet strong body control with quick-foot off the line of scrimmage.
Reportedly, Philadelphia Eagles are on the run to pick him along with Henry Ruggs III from Alabama and Justin Jefferson from LSU. As per the mock draft of USA Today, Tee Higgins is ranked on the 21st pick of the Philadelphia Eagles.
"21. Eagles — Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson: The necessity for the Eagles to upgrade Carson Wentz’s receiving corps was evident long before Philadelphia wound down the season with a skeleton crew of pass-catchers. The simple solution: Let Higgins go to work on the outside and increase Wentz’s margin for error with his jump-ball skills."
If drafted by the Eagles, Tee Higgins would be the playmaker with the play-ability as DeSean Jackson.
His Stats From Clemson Tigers
Tee Higgins's career from Clemson Tigers marks his games for a couple of seasons since 2017. In the 2017/18 season, Higgins ran 345 yards with 17 receptions with an average of 20.3 and 2 receiving touchdowns.
Similarly, he had 58 receptions in 936 yards with 12 receiving touchdowns completing the average of 15.9-yard reception in the 2018/19 season. In the 2019/2020 season with Clemson Tigers, Higgins earned first-team All-ACC honors and led the Tigers with 1,167 yards receiving and 13 touchdown catches.
Tee Higgins in action (©: Instagram/Tee Higgins)
Tee Higgins is soon-to-be part of the 2020 NFL draft this season. He announced his upcoming draft on social media on 16 January 2020.
Bio, Early Life, And Parents
Tee Higgins grew up in Tennessee, in the United States with his sister. Born in 1999, Tee celebrates his birthday on 18 January. He attended Oak Ridge High School and later joined Clemson University, where he played his three-season of football (2017-2020).
The facts on Tee Higgins' parents and family are usually set low-key. Although the details of his dad remain unknown, his mother's name, Camillia Stewart, comes first when it comes to the inspiration and encouragement to lead his football career ahead.
Camillia's encouragement comes in either form, scold, or comfort/counseling. She uses her mother-being duty to push him to implore his career and to cheer.
Tee Higgins and his mother, Camillia (©: Twitter/Tee Higgins)
Tee Higgins is happy to be the son of his supportive mother, Camillia. Concerning the fact, he mimicked;
"It's just good to see. I want to have that type of support for my child. It's just great having that type of mother, who will come see you play anywhere and everywhere."
Camillia has been working as a home health aid in Oak Ridge. In the same way, she does not miss any game of her son.