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| Date of birth: | February 26, 1965 |
| Place of birth: | Bartow, Florida, United States |
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| Position(s): | Running back |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Jersey №: | 32 |
| College: | University of Miami |
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 |
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| 1987-1989 1990-1991 1991-1992 |
Houston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Alonzo Walter Highsmith (born February 26, 1965 in Bartow, Florida) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted in the first round (third overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.
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Football career
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, Cowboys, and Buccaneers. Due to a series of knee injuries, Highsmith retired from professional football after the 1992 football season.
Boxing career
Following his football career, Highsmith became a professional boxer. Over a four-year career, Highsmith amassed a 27-1-2 record in the heavyweight division, with 23 of those victories coming by way of knockout.[1]
Post-athletic career
Currently, Highsmith resides in Missouri City, Texas with his wife and his three children. He currently is a scout for the Green Bay Packers.
Personal
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. One of Highsmith's sons, Brandon Thermilus, is a running back at the University at Buffalo. Another of his sons, A.J. is a quarterback for the University of Miami.[2] Highsmith's cousin, Ali Highsmith, currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.
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| Preceded by Albert Bentley |
Miami Hurricanes' Starting Running Back 1984-1986 (shared with Daryl Oliver and Melvin Bratton) |
Succeeded by Melvin Bratton/Warren Williams |
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