Alonzo Jakeswic Highsmith Jr. (born November 21, 1989) is a former American football

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. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played

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at Arkansas.

College career

Phoenix College

He attended the junior college

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. 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

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, 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

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. On August 23, 2013, he was waived by the Dolphins.

Kansas City Chiefs

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

Washington Redskins

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

Coaching career

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

Personal life

He is the son of former NFL running back

Alonzo Highsmith Alonzo Walter Highsmith, Sr. (born February 26, 1965) is an American football executive, former fullback, and former boxer. He is a General Manager for the University of Miami. He served as the vice president of player personnel for the Clevel ...

. His brother is A.J. Highsmith, who currently is a safety for the Miami Hurricanes.

References

External links

Miami Dolphins bio

Kansas City Chiefs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Highsmith, Alonzo 1989 births Living people Arkansas Razorbacks football players Hudson Valley Fort players Miami Dolphins players Omaha Mammoths players Washington Redskins players High school football coaches in Arizona Phoenix Bears football players People from Brooksville, Florida Players of American football from Missouri City, Texas Players of American football from Harris County, Texas