Sept. 17, 2017 marked the last time Alvin Kamara crossed paths with the New England Patriots.
The running back was a New Orleans Saints rookie then. And one who would log three rushing yards, 51 receiving yards and 71 return yards during the meeting at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Linebacker Dont’a Hightower was inactive for New England due to a knee injury. But the team captain and has seen what’s transpired since then for the third-round pick by way of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Hutchinson Blue Dragons and Tennessee Volunteers.
He’s seen the traits of a 5-foot-10, 215-pound build-a-back.