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.