KC Chiefs: Way too early look at potential wide receivers in 2020 NFL Draft
By John McCarty
JOHN HIGHTOWER – BOISE STATE
John Hightower is an interesting combination of size and athleticism capable of flourishing in Chiefs pass offense. If the Chiefs are looking at a wide receiver in maybe the third round that they hope can develop into a solid contributor, Hightower is the way to go.
After spending two years at junior college, Hightower ended up at Boise State and immediately became the big play threat for the Broncos offense. Deep passes, end around runs, jump balls in the end zone, Hightower has been asked to do it all.
He displays an ability to high point the ball, attack the ball with his hands and run after the catch. At a minimum, he’s a player that likely could contribute depth on special teams and develop as a third or fourth receiver as a rookie.
The biggest question with him that I have currently are two fold. Playing against Mountain West defensive backs, is Hightower as fast as he appears or is the competition slow? Also, he often appears to run a very basic route tree, and in the Chiefs offense, you have to run all the routes.
Hightower is intriguing, but there are plenty of questions to have with a receiver from a non-Power 5 program.