Why John Hightower makes sense for Denver Broncos in draft

The Denver Broncos could look for more than one wideout in this year’s draft. John Hightower, who is projected to be a late-round selection, could be considered.

If the Broncos are going to have any success on the offensive side of the ball, having one tested wide receiver is not going to help. Courtland Sutton is going to be double-teamed quite a bit if the team cannot find a suitable second wide receiver.

While the team can throw the ball to Noah Fant and the running back duo of Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay, having that second or third wide receiver to throw the ball to would help Drew Lock well.

I have no doubt the Broncos will look within their first two draft selections for a wide receiver. It is not far fetched for the team to find a third wide receiver that could serve as their slot guy. This is where I think a late-round prospect in Hightower comes in.

Hightower might not possess the height or strength to jump up for the football in the NFL, but what he has that will separate him from the pack is his speed and ability to burn the guy who covers him and pick up a chunk of yardage.

During his time at Boise State, he was known for getting the deep passes thrown his way and recording long touchdowns. That could pair very well with Lock, who has an arm that will allow for those types of plays.

Hightower has a small sample size, as he only recorded 81 receptions during his time in college. But he was able to record a huge amount of yards in just a handful of catches.

He also has experience in the return game, which could really help the Broncos. The team as a whole has struggled in the return game since Trindon Holliday.

I see him off the board as early as the fourth or fifth round. If the Broncos are able to acquire their first wide receiver in the first two rounds, Hightower could be an option in the later rounds as the second receiver the Broncos draft in 2020.