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The Bengals were busy on Day 2 with two picks that should clearly have an impact on the 2020 season and beyond for the team. They started off Round 2 with the surprising selection of Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins. Then they finished up by adding Wyoming linebacker Logan Wilson, which may end up being the most popular pick of the day.
Some fans may have done things differently, but the fact is Cincinnati ended up with two really talented players with their picks, and it looks even better when they get added onto the selection of Joe Burrow.
Here are some of the best reactions to the Bengals selections from Day 2:
Tee Higgins reactions
The Bengals added a very A.J. Green-like wide receiver at the top of the second round. Many fans were hoping for a player like offensive tackle Josh Jones or fellow wide receiver Denzel Mims. While those players wouldn’t have been bad additions, it was clear that the Bengals were high on the former Clemson Tiger. Not to mention Higgins gets to work under his favorite wide receiver.
Tee Higgins is a Bengals fan and A.J. Green fan. He may end up replacing him.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins had 27 career receiving touchdowns, which is tied for most in Clemson school history with DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins. Pretty decent company
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) April 24, 2020
WR room now: A.J. Green, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, John Ross, Auden Tate.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 24, 2020
Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Giovani Bernard, C.J. Uzomah.
The hope and projection of the offensive line is the gamble they are taking.
#Welcometothejungle @teehiggins5 !!!@Joe_Burrow10 to @teehiggins5
— Logi B 513 (@Logi513) April 24, 2020
Touchdown!#SeizeTheDEY
David Pollack, apparently forgetting A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd exist:
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) April 24, 2020
Joe Burrow's got a No. 1 target now!
Burrow
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) April 24, 2020
Green
Higgins
Boyd
Mixon
Ross
Tate
The Bengals offense is looking good.
I’m pissed off
— #BurrowSZN (@cincyambassador) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins has THE best receiver to learn from in A.J. Green.
— President of John Ross fanclub (@PatrickJudis) April 24, 2020
After a round one pick everyone saw coming, I didn't expect Tee Higgins to the Bengals at all. I do like it though.
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) April 24, 2020
I can get on board with Tee Higgins
— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) April 24, 2020
This offense is going to be lit.
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) April 24, 2020
I’m fine with Higgins. Preferred Mims and Pittman, but WR was a need. Higgins brings size and jump ball ability.
— Anthony Cosenza (@CJAnthonyCUI) April 24, 2020
Bengals should be crazy good in the red zone this year.
Mentioned Higgins as a distinct possibility at #33 last night.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) April 24, 2020
I think Higgins has the potential to be special (athletic test numbers notwithstanding). This generation’s Carl Pickens (another 2nd round gem)...? https://t.co/1tMh9UogsX
Zac Taylor on Higgins: he plays for championships. Also added he chatted with Dabo for an hour about Higgins.
— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) April 24, 2020
Zac Taylor on drafting WR Tee Higgins: "We have to keep adding weapons as best we can." Felt like he was a guy they couldn't pass up on. #Bengals
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins: 97.6 grade on tight-window targets. 1st among 2020 NFL Draft WRs pic.twitter.com/cykbQaSi2U
— PFF (@PFF) April 24, 2020
It had been implied that the NFL was not as big on Mims as the internet was...
— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) April 24, 2020
We are finding out how big that gap is https://t.co/MudCDNncgi
Yessir
— Dj Reader (@Djread98) April 24, 2020
Hey I had Tee Higgins! pic.twitter.com/hH5ZjbGFuP
— Social Distance Dave (@DrawPlayDave) April 24, 2020
Tee Cincy pic.twitter.com/5KSBss12G1
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2020
New Bengals WR Tee Higgins wins with his absurd catch radius and ball skills. His ability to separate isn’t on par with Jeudy or Lamb, but his ability to climb the ladder and win down the football field is impressive.pic.twitter.com/z4nNW46E9v
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) April 24, 2020
With the first pick of the second round, the #Bengals had trade options. But no, they pick at No. 33 #Clemson WR Tee Higgins. His ankle got flagged for stiffness, but it barely affected his draft stock. Joe Burrow gets a weapon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2020
Joe Burrow gets a weapon
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 24, 2020
The Bengals draft Clemson WR Tee Higgins with the first pick of the second round #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/fWcHilgvF5
Tee Higgins is a GROWN MAN @teehiggins5 @ClemsonFB @Bengals
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) April 24, 2020
(via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/1m7ZEFjS87
Zac Taylor said drafting Tee Higgins has no impact on A.J. Green's future. Said the Bengals still want Green in Cincinnati for a long time.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins was on another level at Oak Ridge.@teehiggins5 @ORWildcatFB @OakRidgeSports @Bengals @NFL pic.twitter.com/qWPjWC9VB8
— Marshall Hughes (@marshallhughes) April 24, 2020
Pinches Bengals, Tee Higgins
— DimeComoSea (@DimeComoSea) April 24, 2020
Higgins Green and Burrow not bad for the Bengals #NFLDraft
— NuggetsNation (@nuggetfan4ever) April 24, 2020
Joe Burrow gets a new toy in WR Tee Higgins at the top of the second round to the Bengals.
— NFL Draft Blitz (@NFLDraftBlitz) April 24, 2020
I hate all the “should’ve been Mims” takes, the pick was Tee Higgins, he’s an exceptional talent, he’s great at catching contested balls, he’ll be a weapon for Burrow for the next decade! Higgins was OUR pick! He’s OUR guy! Added bonus, he was already a Bengals fan! #WHODEY
— Kevin ❌cCune (@KevinMcCune) April 24, 2020
Higgins’ favorite team was the Bengals growing up hahaha he’s suffered like we have...he’s the official voice of the 513 people!
— Britton Thornberry (@BThornberry23) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins is tuff but we needed a line like come on @Bengals
— Kyle Goodbee (@lilkeg123) April 24, 2020
*watches Tee Higgins highlights
— BENGAL DISORDER (@bengaldisorder) April 24, 2020
Zac Taylor listed a few traits about Tee Higgins that they like: Excellent hands, consistency, great catch radius, has a mentality that he's not going to go down after a catch, and added he's going to score points down the field.
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) April 24, 2020
It’s not that Tee Higgins is bad, it’s that we could’ve drafted a better prospect here.
— Bengals Perspective (@BPBengalsHandle) April 24, 2020
His athleticism limits his upside.
Grade: C-
Remember, #Bengals knew a lot about Mims. Their WR coach had him at Baylor. They had him at Senior Bowl. They knew him. Had a choice. They knew enough to pick Higgins.
— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) April 24, 2020
For comparison, here's @MathBomb with AJ Green's #RAS https://t.co/CZeamLABXZ pic.twitter.com/IIOYIH6GbV
— Captain Obvious (@BengalsCaptain) April 24, 2020
I’m not going to obsess over every pick, so I’ll just say this: Tee Higgins is an outstanding pick for the Bengals. A steal at 33 imo. Had a fantastic career at Clemson and will be great in the NFL. Also, a Bengals fan! Can you imagine getting drafted to your team? Let’s go!
— Jack Higgins Is a Steal (@Cincinneumeyer) April 24, 2020
Hey @arodgers_3 tell @Bengals fans what they are getting with @teehiggins5! pic.twitter.com/AVgqziVKvA
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2020
The #Bengals selected Joe Burrow followed by Tee Higgins and I ... #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/vByErkDIQz
— Bengals Gonna Bengal (@JregHowarders) April 24, 2020
Bengals 2020 draft strategy: Exclusively draft former Tigers
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins tweeted it into existence 4 years ago!! https://t.co/9og6jbO5h9
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) April 24, 2020
Tee Higgins is a bengals fan, now he’s playing for the bengals. pic.twitter.com/IbCOr8UbqY
— KC⚡️#PayJoeMixon (@GoatJoeBurreaux) April 24, 2020
Higgins: Got a meeting in with Zac right before everything shut down. Walked away saying "That is a guy I want to play for. I knew it was a special connection with the #Bengals."
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) April 24, 2020
Higgins 7th WR taken in 2nd round by Bengals. 4 have multiple 1,000-yard seasons
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) April 24, 2020
The man himself also chimed in:
We're building something special in The Jungle this year, you ready Cincy? Let's get to work . Check out my #PaniniInstant trading card here https://t.co/Nhl8GEll98 #NFLDraft #WhoDoYouCollect pic.twitter.com/1IreeislXd
— Tee Higgins⁵ (@teehiggins5) April 24, 2020
Reactions to LB Logan Wilson in the third round
The Bengals address one of their biggest needs by bringing the Wyoming product. He showed he had a nose for the football with a number of interceptions. He also recorded over 400 tackles during his time in college. Safe to say getting an athletic linebacker who can cover in the third round was fairly popular with fans.
Logan Wilson is a stud. Great pick for the Bengals
— Ryan K (@Roadkill823) April 25, 2020
Here comes the LB run.
— Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL) April 25, 2020
Logan Wilson to the #Bengals another excellent value pick here. One of the most fun players I watched this entire pre-draft process.
I think this could be one of the best picks in the class.
Here is a pick made because of the Senior Bowl. Logan Wilson. #Bengals
— shaunsimpson (@shaunsimpson) April 25, 2020
I like the Bengals picks, not exactly the players I had "lobbied" for...but they were all in the same tier. Plus, big areas of need for us.
— Matt Eberwein (@MattEberwein) April 25, 2020
Ok, the Bengals have nailed their first few picks.
— Objectively Good Tweeter (@FlapJackNorton) April 25, 2020
The Bengals just made a great pick. I love our LB's corps now. Im happy.
— Jake Sirkus (@JakeSirkus) April 25, 2020
"We're going to look back five years from now and this is going to be one of the best picks in this draft class... I love this pick for the Cincinnati Bengals,"
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) April 25, 2020
ESPN broadcast talking about Logan Wilson
Logan Wilson is a BEAST of a linebacker. Aggressive downhill player who tackles hard and has great instincts. Can drop into coverage too. Great value pick for the #Bengals
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 25, 2020
Wilson is a tackling machine/ball hawk. 400+ tackles w/10 INTs and 18 PBUs. Unheard of production for an ILB. @Bengals might’ve found a star. #NFLDraft
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) April 25, 2020
This is already my favorite draft I’ve ever seen the bengals have
— alex (@alexsnewname) April 25, 2020
Zac Taylor on Logan Wilson and drafting a linebacker early:
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) April 25, 2020
"We felt like he certainly fit. We certainly identified linebacker as a position of need. Fortunately, Logan was there and we jumped all over it."#Bengals @fox19
Before you jump all over the Bengals for not taking Jones, @JoeGoodberry had Wilson as a late-1st rounder (32nd overall) on his board. This pick may be a steal.
— Danny V. (@DTV89) April 25, 2020
Bengals starting Defense is set: Hubbard, Reader, Atkins, Dunlap, Wilson, Pratt, Lawson, Trae Trae, WJ3, Von Bell, Bates. Key depth: Bynes, Williams, Alexander.
— WhoDeySpartans (@CincyWhoDey) April 25, 2020
Huge improvement from last year
Looks like I gotta buy a #Bengals Jersey#GoPokes #RideForTheBrand #TeamOfTheWest https://t.co/S1zVgdFoCY
— Andrew Drake (@andrew18drake) April 25, 2020
Don’t take this as disappointed. I’m excited. Josh Jones was BPA, Logan Wilson filled what the bengals see as a need. I’m good with it.
— Kyle (@bengalsjunkie) April 25, 2020
Bengals completely ignoring their not good offensive line after putting the franchise on the shoulders of a 23-year-old QB is baffling.
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) April 25, 2020
This is a great draft for the Bengals. I guess they believe in their offensive line as it is.
— Jake Lawson (@j_lawson22) April 25, 2020
So proud to be a small part of @ljw21 journey. @Bengals you got a great one. Special player and person!!! pic.twitter.com/y0OC4p3Rth
— Jacob Dickert (@CoachDickert) April 25, 2020
Wyoming LB Logan Wilson grades since 2017:
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 25, 2020
PFF grade: 93.3
Run-defense: 91.1
Pass-rush: 90.5
Coverage: 91.1 pic.twitter.com/foEuTajWel
Logan Wilson was 6th on our remaining board. That's your other nickel LB to pair with Pratt
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) April 25, 2020
Logan Wilson recorded over 400 career tackles and 10 interceptions at Wyoming ... I like it! https://t.co/i6ar951VJF
— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) April 25, 2020
Zac Taylor on watching Logan Wilson: "Our defensive staff has holding their breath all day."
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 25, 2020
Welp, nailed Logan Wilson in the 3rd. Not sure what's happening with Josh Jones but I'll take 2/3
— Jake (@Jake_NFL) April 25, 2020
Terrific pick for the Bengals to take Logan Wilson. They needed LBs and he's the best pure LB left in the class. 47th on my board.
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) April 25, 2020
Logan Wilson isn’t dreaming anymore. pic.twitter.com/b6lLwcDa8O
— Davis Potter (@DavisEPotter) April 25, 2020
Zac Taylor, on thinking on Logan Wilson: "There was no conversation at that point." Said the Bengals felt he could have went much faster.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) April 25, 2020
Logan Wilson grades at Wyoming (via @PFF)
— Blake Jewell (@bjewell43_) April 25, 2020
Run-defense: 91.1
Pass-rush: 90.5
Coverage: 91.1pic.twitter.com/HLdGSrimXz
Logan Wilson is an amazing pick here. One of my favorite players in the draft. Super smart and Instinctive, good in zone, great tackler and can get off blocks
— Bengals Perspective (@BPBengalsHandle) April 25, 2020
Grade: A+
The Bengals get an athletic Linebacker in @ljw21 pic.twitter.com/E9eZQrC85s
— Matt Minich (@CoachMinich) April 25, 2020
People calling Logan Wilson unathletic must have a weird idea of what athleticism is.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) April 25, 2020
Zac Taylor on how well today went with Higgins and Wilson: "Best case scenario. To us this is as good as it could have gone at this point."
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 25, 2020
All smiles after those 3 rounds!!! I'm so excited to have a WR who loves the team and is a fan of AJ Green. I love my DEFENSE and Wilson's tape is super impressive!!! pic.twitter.com/YoPE23vD3X
— Jess Conley (@JessEllisConley) April 25, 2020
Logan Wilson: I know the Bengals need a linebacker...I'm going to give Cincinnati everything I have. #Bengals
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) April 25, 2020