Alonzo Highsmith, Jr.
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| Position: | Outside linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 21, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Brooksville, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Missouri City (TX) Hightower | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Alonzo Jakeswic Highsmith[1] (born November 21, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. 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 a junior college called 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 quaterback sacks.[2] 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.[2]
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.[2]
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.
Washington Redskins
Highsmith Jr. signed with the Washington Redskins on May 18, 2015.[6] He was waived on August 31.[7]
Personal life
He is the son of former NFL running back Alonzo Highsmith.[6] His brother is A.J. Highsmith, who currently is a safety for the Miami Hurricanes.[8]
References
- ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "Arkansas Razorbacks Profile". arkansasrazorbacks.com.
- ↑ "Dolphins undrafted free agent list right here". miamiherald.typepad.com. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ↑ "Chiefs sign Alonzo Highsmith Jr. to reserve-futures contract". kansascity.com. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- 1 2 Keim, John (May 18, 2015). "Redskins sign Alonzo Highsmith Jr., release five players". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
- ↑ Keim, John (August 31, 2015). "Washington Redskins cut 13 players, including Willie Smith". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Alonzo Highsmith Jr. (Jack) joined Dolphins to be near his brother Alonzo (A.J.) at Miami". miamiherald.com. Retrieved June 22, 2013.