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71 overall, changed hands again, winding up with the Baltimore Ravens who used it on Texas A&M defensive lineman Justin Madubuike. Chase Claypool out of Notre Dame comes in at 6'4\\\" 238 lbs., runs the 40 in around 4.40 and is being looked at as a possible TE hybrid. But now that camp is opening, he's embracing the role of mentor and is excited to pass on everything he's learned to the rookie.Despite surrendering a trio of picks along with strong safety Bradley McDougald, the Seahawks added another superstar to their defense in Adams, who will likely be able to help them create additional havoc in the backfield this season.Despite OTAs and minicamps being canceled and no preseason games scheduled for next month, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang believe several Seahawks rookies will still have a legitimate chance to make an impact in 2020.Already having an established relationship through their respective affiliation with the Jordan brand, Wagner and Adams previous discussions about playing together came true thanks to a blockbuster trade by the Seahawks.It is officially \\\"Draft Week\\\" and the Seahawks are expected to be as busy as ever. REALLY wanted to see Adderley, but will have to wait on that.LOS ANGELES -- Because of the Los Angeles Chargers' surprising decision to trade back into the first night of the 2020 NFL Draft for Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray, they entered Friday without any selections until the fourth round. Seattle won't need him to be an immediate factor on offense and can allow him a redshirt season to work on his flaws if needed. In all three of those phases … While he might require more time to develop than an FBS prospect, he possesses the tools to develop into a starting left tackle down the line.Franchise-tagged tight end Hunter Henry did not come to terms on a long-term deal with the Chargers before Wednesday's extension deadline.As a result, the Chargers watched talented prospects gobbled up by other clubs. His inability to deal with physical cornerbacks will alter his routes down the field.Hightower can come into a team and immediate contribute as a special teams player. He has an opportunity to make a team for his return skills while he develops as a pass catcher in the NFL.His 4.43 speed can help teams wanting to throw it deep down the field with Hightower. Improving ones hands and adding strength are both learnable traits, so there isn't any reason to believe Hightower can't be a contributor by 2021.The first adjective people will use to describe Hightower is \\\"fast.\\\" He posted a great 4.43 40-yard dash time at the combine, which shouldn't be surprising given his track background. Boise State's John Hightower offers decent size at 6-foot-1 and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine. Versatility!Hightower's speed and explosiveness play right into the Seahawks' strengths. He was the 23rd pick of the fifth round and was the 24th wide receiver drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.
From Prep to Pro!, EST 2001 Twitter: Draft Scout | JBScouting | Draft Scout ... John Hightower, DS #25 WR, Boise State Selected: Round 5, Pick 22, Overall Pick 168 by Eagles: Name: John Hightower College: Boise State Number: 16 Height: 6-1 Weight: 189 Position: WR Pos2: KR Class/Draft Year: Sr/2020 40 Low: 4.37 40 Time: 4.43 40 High: 4.50 Projected Round: 5-6 … John Hightower in the fifth round is just another … Boise State wide receiver and returner John Hightower will be a get for any NFL team that takes a chance on him. WR; Senior; 6-1½, 189 lbs; Boise St; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 31-1/2" Hand Size 9-7/8" 40-YD Dash 4.43; Conference TBD; 2020 Draft Pick Info. John Hightower NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Philadelphia Eagles' Pick Matt Miller @ nfldraftscout. —Big-time speed from a two-year starter at Boise State after he transferred from JUCO Hinds Community College in Mississippi.—Never had great production at Boise State (82 catches over two years).—Good hands with limited drops and a solid catch radius.—Could be limited to only ever working from the slot.—Excellent weapon on screens, jet sweeps and pop passes thanks to his speed and open-field vision.—Doesn't bring much power to the position; routes aren't very aggressive and doesn't break tackles.—Great burst off the line of scrimmage and the quickness and body control to adjust his routes to win on transitions.Chiefs QB taking notes on placing No.
2020 NFL draft grades: John Hightower has the tools everybody wants in a wide receiver .