DON'TA HIGHTOWER RUMORS
Dont'a Hightower Joins Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes to Form Extremely Talented Group of Linebackers
FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots have assembled one of the best groups of young linebackers in the NFL, and the three SEC alums should be able to lead that defense for years. New England made a quick play Thursday to scoop up Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower with the 25th pick in the draft. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wasn't sure if such a move would be possible,...
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
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New England Patriots Trade Up to Draft Dont'a Hightower
The New England Patriots haven’t traded up in a draft since 2003—they have now done it twice in this year’s draft.
New England traded their No. 31 overall pick as well their fourth round selection to the Denver Broncos for No. 25 overall to select Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower.
I absolutely love this pick. I have a huge pants tent-pole right now.
Hightower...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Denver Broncos 2012 Draft: The other options at Pick 25
Dont'a Hightower, Alabam inside linebacker 2012 NFL draft prospect
Recently I have taken an in depth look at the college prospects available at our largest areas of need on offense (running back) and defense (defensive tackle (part 1, part 2). With less than two short weeks to the 2012 NFL draft I am breaking down which prospects will be on the Broncos radar pick-by-pick (Editor...
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April 19, 2012
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April 19, 2012
Dont'a Hightower Scouting Report
Middle LinebackerAlabama6-2 265Draft board overall prospect rank: #21Draft board overall middle linebacker rank: #2Overall rating: 84 (Borderline 1st/2nd round prospect)40 time: 4.62Positives:• Excellent size 6-2 265• Great 40 for his size (4.62)• Impressive athleticism• A huge thumper against the run• A good,...
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April 10, 2012
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April 10, 2012
Dont'a Hightower Could Be Great Addition to Patriots, Even If He Doesn't Fill Immediate Need
The Patriots don't need Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower to fill an immediate hole on the depth chart, but he's a quality football player who provides top-notch leadership. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick loves to zig while the draft analysts zag, so it wouldn't be completely unpredictable if he jumped on Hightower given he survived until the end of the first...
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April 06, 2012
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April 06, 2012
Steelers mock draft with some interesting twists
As we continue to move forward to the draft, we’re highlighting a mock that is sure to get your wheels turning a bit.
Beyond the obvious Hightower pick in round one, there are some names that aren’t as prevalent in most mocks being created these days. Perhaps they should be though when you read through the potential picks.
Is going defensive line in the 3rd round really...
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April 05, 2012
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April 05, 2012
2012 Who Ya Gonna Draft? - Dont'a Hightower
PJD is on vacation. During this time, we've decided we'll take a quick look at potential Minnesota Vikings draft picks for the second or later rounds. With so many needs and so many draft picks to get this team back to a place where we can at least pretend they are respectable, we'll have plenty of ground to cover. Let us know what you think of each prospect in the comments...
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February 28, 2012
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February 28, 2012
Football. Dont'a Hightower Selected as Finalist for Lott Trophy
Alabama junior linebacker Dont'a Hightower was selected as one of four finalists for the Lott Trophy, The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced on Tuesday.
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November 29, 2011
Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw Named Semifinalist for Butkus Award
Alabama junior linebacker Dont'a Hightower and senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw were each selected as one of 12 semifinalists for the 27th annual Butkus Award, which goes to the nations' top linebacker it was announced on Monday afternoon.
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October 24, 2011
Dont'a Hightower Named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week
Alabama junior linebacker Dont'a Hightower (Lewisburg, Tenn.) was recognized for his strong play on the defensive side of the ball in the 37-6 win over rival Tennessee. Hightower was named the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week and the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by both organizations Monday.
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October 24, 2011
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