The New England Patriots are hiring University of Miami general manager Alonzo Highsmith to join their front office, per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman.
A specific role is undetermined at this time.
This is another hire with Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf’s stamp on it. He worked with Highsmith from 2004-2017. Highsmith served as the vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns from 2018-2019. He also helped manage personnel for the Seattle Seahawks from 2020-2022.
Highsmith had a standout collegiate career for the University of Miami. He was inducted to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. He played in the NFL from 1987-1992 with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
SOURCES: Miami GM Alonzo Highsmith is expected to leave UM to join the Patriots front office. Reporting with @ChadGraff & @Manny_Navarro on the move and what it means for both the Pats and the Canes. https://t.co/m1mxgcCROHhttps://t.co/m1mxgcCROH
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) February 7, 2024
Highsmith brings a lot to the table as an evaluator of talent.
His knowledge in scouting and grading talent is vast, and it could prove beneficial for the Patriots as they continue to revamp their roster for the future.
