Alonzo Highsmith Jr. Explained

Alonzo Highsmith
Number:45, 59
Position:Outside linebacker
Birth Date:21 November 1989
Birth Place:Brooksville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:233
High School:Missouri City (TX) Hightower
College:Arkansas
Undraftedyear:2013
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Alonzo Jakeswic Highsmith Jr.[1] (born November 21, 1989) is a former American football outside linebacker. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Arkansas.

College career

Phoenix College

He attended the junior college Phoenix College.[2] In 2010, he recorded 94 tackles, 79 of which were solo, and 12 of which were tackles for loss. In addition he achieved four quarterback sacks. During his time at Phoenix College he was selected as the NJCAA Region One co-Defensive Player of the Year and was also named the WSFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Arkansas

Following his sophomore year Highsmith transferred to the University of Arkansas. In his junior season, he started all 13 games for the Razorbacks, recording 80 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one pass deflection and one interception.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On April 27, 2013, Highsmith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL draft.[3] On August 23, 2013, he was waived by the Dolphins.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 14, 2014, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to a reserve/future contract.[5] On August 29, 2014, he was released by the Chiefs.[6]

Washington Redskins

Highsmith Jr. signed with the Washington Redskins on May 18, 2015.[7] He was waived on August 31.[8]

Coaching career

In 2017, he became a football coach at Willcox High School.[9]

Personal life

He is the son of former NFL running back Alonzo Highsmith. His brother is A.J. Highsmith, who currently is a safety for the Miami Hurricanes.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ESPN Profile . ESPN.com .
  2. Web site: Arkansas Razorbacks Profile. arkansasrazorbacks.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130703070849/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=205184063. 2013-07-03. dead.
  3. Web site: Dolphins undrafted free agent list right here . miamiherald.typepad.com . 5 May 2013. 20 October 2016.
  4. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. 23 August 2013. 24 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823175257/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/8db41ea1-a767-44ee-9565-ae446a8f96fa. 2013-08-23. dead.
  5. Web site: Chiefs sign Alonzo Highsmith Jr. to reserve-futures contract . kansascity.com . January 14, 2014.
  6. Web site: Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released. Thorman, Joel. ArrowheadPride.com. August 30, 2014. January 31, 2017.
  7. Web site: Redskins sign Alonzo Highsmith Jr., release five players. John. Keim. ESPN.com. May 18, 2015. 2015-05-18.
  8. Web site: ESPN.com. Washington Redskins cut 13 players, including Willie Smith. John. Keim. August 31, 2015. August 31, 2015.
  9. Web site: FOOTBALL: Willcox hires Alonzo Highsmith, Jr. . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018013200/http://www.azpreps365.com/articles/7427-football-willcox-hires-alonzo-highsmith-jr . dead . October 18, 2017 . azpreps365.com . June 20, 2017 . October 17, 2017 . Morales, Andy.
  10. Web site: Alonzo Highsmith Jr. (Jack) joined Dolphins to be near his brother Alonzo (A.J.) at Miami. miamiherald.com . June 22, 2013.