The University of Miami has a position for a Seattle Seahawks scouting executive.
Highsmith has been hired as the Hurricanes general manager of football operations.
Highsmith is a native of Miami and starred as a fullback in the program from 1983 to 1986. Highsmith finished his college career with 2,935 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdown, one coming in the 1984 Orange Bowl victory over Nebraska that earned Miami the 1983 national championship.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said in a statement that Alonzo is a true Miami Hurricane. His passion for the University of Miami is unparalleled.
Alonzo has experience as a student-athlete, a first-round NFL draft pick and an NFL executive. His knowledge and experience will allow him to make a positive and powerful impact on our program and community, as he shares our vision for the trajectory and culture of this football program. I am ready to welcome home another Miami Hurricane.
Highsmith was drafted third overall by the Houston Oilers in 1987 and went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League.
Highsmith spent the past two years in the front office, most recently holding the title of senior executive advisor to the general manager. He spent 19 seasons in the Green Bay Packers scouting department and was the vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns.
It is an honor to come back to the University of Miami and I am very grateful. I couldn't pass up the opportunity and challenge.
Highsmith is the latest high-ranking scout to leave Seattle. The others are Scott Fitterer, Dan Morgan, and Ed Dodds.
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