Miami Dolphins select Boise State STUD Curtis Weaver in the 5th round of the NFL Draft
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise State star defensive end Curtis Weaver was drafted on Friday night in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins
Weaver, who decided to forego his senior season with the Broncos to enter the NFL Draft, was one of the most prolific defensive players to ever play on the Blue
Philly made more moves at wide receiver after selecting Hightower by trading their 190th overall pick to the San Fransico 49ers for Marquise Goodwin and the 210th overall pick.
The former star wide receiver racked up 953 yards on 51 receptions and eight touchdowns in 14 games, making for an average reception of 18.5 yards. He was a second-team All-Mountain West pick in 2019. He also had one kick return for a touchdown and had 154 rushing yards on 16 attempts for an average of 9.6 yards per run.
According to his player profile on NFL.com, Hightower was a project fifth to sixth-round pick. "Tall, spindly deep threat with a good feel for speed variance to bolster effectiveness of separation speed," his analysis read.
Hightower's grandmother was there with her grandson when he got the call by the Eagles and found out when they were drafting her. She a heartwarming, while NSFW, reaction to the news.
Offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland and STUD end Curtis Weaver were the only other two former Broncos drafted so far. Cleveland was picked by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round and Weaver was picked by the Miami Dolphins 164th overall in the fifth round.Granny was Hyped, don’t judge her!! 😂🤭FLY EAGLES FLY!!! 🦅 Excited to get to work Philly!! 🤟🏾— J4 (@Hightower_J4) April 25, 2020
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