John Hightower

John Hightower was a player I liked on film, but he plays a very specific role as a field stretcher. The Eagles took several dart throws with this type of player throughout the draft, so it's hard to definitively say now which one will win that job throughout training camp. Hightower has the highest draft capital, so there's a possibility it's him, but it's a confusing situation to try to figure out.

John Hightower selected No. 168 by Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected wide receiver John Hightower with the No. 168 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Eagles have now drafted Jalen Reagor in the first round and Hightower in the fifth round, and they also traded for wide receiver Marqise Goodwin on Saturday. These are different wideouts who all have one thing in common: speed. The Eagles had one of the slowest rosters in the NFL last season, especially at the wide receiver position. They are clearly focusing on fixing that during the draft.