Alonzo Highsmith
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| Alonzo Highsmith | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 26, 1965 (age 42) |
| Place of birth |  Bartow, Florida |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | University of Miami |
| NFL Draft | 1987 / Round 1 / Pick 3 |
| Stats | |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1987-1989 1990-1991 1991-1992 |
Houston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Alonzo Walter Highsmith (born February 26, 1965 in Bartow, Florida), is an American former professional 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 1987-1992 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 Denise and two children: a son, Alonzo Jr. and daughter, Jordan. He is a scout for the Green Bay Packers. His cousin, Paul Little, is a successful violinist and composer in New York while his uncle, Paul Balfour, is a successful pianist, harpist, and singer.
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.
