Dont’a Hightower has yet to coach a game in the NFL, but one of his fellow Patriots assistant coaches believes the former Pro Bowler is on his way to stardom within the league’s coaching ranks.
Outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins said he has been very impressed with Hightower’s mix of communication skills, enthusiasm, and football knowledge.
“I think as a coach the sky’s the limit for him. This guy is going to be a head coach in the NFL,” Wilkins told reporters, according to MassLive. “He’s so smart. So gifted as a communicator.