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John Hightower

WR

A 5th-round pick (168th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Boise State, John Hightower has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2022 with LAC, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10 catches for 167 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 190#

College

Boise State

Draft

Rd 5, 168th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2022

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.4

50th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.12
Hands×0.1+0.10
Volume×0.12-0.94
Total EPA×0.22-0.50
EPA/target×0.3+0.10
Yards/target×0.12+0.09

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility41▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size46▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands56▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability60▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share61▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share59▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency58▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume5▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021PHI46.41
2020PHI22.910110167

Career profile

John Hightower has appeared in 11 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with PHI.

He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 167 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with PHI: 167 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9LAC—42.2

John Hightower — common questions

What position does John Hightower play?
John Hightower is listed as a WR.
Which teams has John Hightower played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Hightower has played for PHI (2020–2021).
Where did John Hightower go to college?
John Hightower played college football at Boise State.
When was John Hightower drafted?
John Hightower was selected in round 5, 168th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Hightower scored?
John Hightower has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is John Hightower's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Hightower rated 46.4 for 2021, the 50th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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