Ali Highsmith Explained

Ali Highsmith
Number:95
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:20 January 1985
Birth Place:Miami, Florida
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:230
High School:Miami Central
(West Little River, Florida)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2008
Pastteams:
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Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:17
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:0

Arlington Louis "Ali" Highsmith (born January 20, 1985) is a former professional American football linebacker. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Louisiana State University.

Early years

Highsmith played high school football at Central High School in Miami, Florida.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Highsmith went undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft and was signed by the Arizona Cardinals shortly following the draft.

In 2008, Highsmith made the team out of training camp and went on to appear in six games for the Cardinals as a rookie before being placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury on November 4. He finished the season with four tackles.

Highsmith was waived by the Cardinals on December 22, 2009, and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. He was re-signed to a future contract on January 18, 2010.

He was waived on August 3, 2010.

San Diego Chargers

Highsmith was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers on August 5, 2010. He was waived on August 13.

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