Alonzo Highsmith

Alonzo Highsmith

Infobox NFL player


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DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1965|2|26
Birthplace=Bartow, Florida, United States
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Height_ft=6
Height_in=1
Weight_lbs=235
Position=Running back
number=32
College=Miami (FL)
DraftedYear=1987
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 3
Stats=Y
PFR=HighAl00
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years=1987-1989
1990-1991
1991-1992
teams=Houston Oilers
Dallas Cowboys
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Alonzo Walter Highsmith (born February 26, 1965 in Bartow, Florida), is a former professional American football player. A 6'1", 235-lb. running back from the University of Miami, Highsmith was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 1st round (3rd pick overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.

Highsmith was a four-time letterman in college, and a member of the 1983 Hurricanes squad that won the national championship with a 31-30 victory over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. He played in six NFL seasons from 1987 to 1992 for the Oilers, Dallas Cowboys, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Due to a series of knee injuries, Highsmith retired from professional football after the 1992 football season.

Following his football career, Highsmith became a professional boxer. Over a four-year career, Highsmith amassed a 27-1-1 record in the heavyweight division, with 17 of those victories coming by way of knockout.

Currently, Highsmith resides in Missouri City, Texas with his wife and his three children. He currently is a scout for the Green Bay Packers.

Highsmith's father, Walter Highsmith, was also a successful football player and coach. He, like Alonzo, played for the Oilers in 1972. Walter was also the former head coach of Texas Southern University and has enjoyed several coaching stints in college football and the CFL. Highsmith's cousin, Ali Highsmith, currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.


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