The Philadelphia Eagles started the NFL draft off as one of the slowest teams in the NFL but after some late-round movement, the Eagles have a few elite athletes on the roster.
The Eagles added Jalen Reagor in the first-round on Thursday and then added the athletic John Hightower from Boise State in the fifth round.
An elite athlete who’ll give opponents matchup nightmares, Hightower led Boise State in receiving last season.
Here are 3 takeaways from the pick:
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1. Hightower is a supreme athlete
A former JUCO star, Hightower is a big-time vertical threat that can damage a defense from multiple positions.
Hightower went to Hinds Community College in Mississippi to run track after high school but ended up excelling in football
2. Hightower needs to bulk up
Hightower is slight of frame although tall and the dominant plays he made in college won’t come in the NFL without added speed and muscle.
3. Hightower is productive
Hightower was a second-team All-Mountain West pick in 2019, leading the Broncos in receiving yards with 51 catches for 953 yards and eight TDs in 14 games. Hightower will also contribute in the run game and special teams as well.
