Dont'a Hightower
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Dont'a Hightower, a linebacker known for his strength and leadership on the field, began his professional football career when he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Hailing from the University of Alabama, where he played under coach Nick Saban, Hightower was already familiar with high-pressure situations and had developed

Dont'a Hightower, a linebacker known for his strength and leadership on the field, began his professional football career when he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Hailing from the University of Alabama, where he played under coach Nick Saban, Hightower was already familiar with high-pressure situations and had developed

Career Defensive Stats

NFL 2012-2021

Sacks

27.0

INT

1

Solo

353

TFL

43

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Career Timeline

2012-2021

New England Patriots (NFL)

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Born Mar 12th, 1990

Height / Weight 6' 3" 260 lbs

College Alabama

Position ILB

Uniform # 54

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