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Denver Broncos: 5 best day three WR prospects in 2020 draft

By Travis Wakeman

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 12: Wide receiver Aaron Parker #6 of the Rhode Island Rams carries the ball while being pursued by defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt #45 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 12: Wide receiver Aaron Parker #6 of the Rhode Island Rams carries the ball while being pursued by defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt #45 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /
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John Hightower
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: Wide receiver John Hightower #16 of the Boise State Broncos runs for a 35-yard gain against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 5, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Rebels 38-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

John Hightower, Boise State

If the Broncos want a late-round option who can take the top off the defense, John Hightower might be their guy. He averaged 18.5 yards per reception last year at Boise State.

Hightower gets a good release and displays nice footwork. He is an explosive player with a crazy burst but he doesn’t have the best hands and will really just be that “big play” guy, at least to begin with.

But he could also help the Broncos out as a kick returner, where Diontae Spencer is really the only option. Hightower is probably a more complete football player.

If the Broncos were to draft Hightower, it would have to be as the second wide receiver they selected in this draft, with the other hopefully coming in the first round. That would be the only way to satisfy the team’s need at the position.

Hightower is a guy who would be a bonus to have on the roster behind guys who were more talented and more consistent. He could be inserted into certain situations to catch teams off guard and provide an explosive play.

Hightower ran a very quick 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the combine, which wasn’t a big surprise as he has a background in track. His speed will make him an attractive option for teams around the league and because he can also chip in as a return man, he would make sense for the Broncos as a fourth or fifth wide receiver.

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