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Don Highsmith
No. 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1948-03-12) March 12, 1948 (age 75)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:New Brunswick (NJ)
College:Michigan State
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 13 / Pick: 336
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards:94-327
Receptions-yards:12-143
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Donald Cornelius Highsmith (born March 12, 1948) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons for the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders.

Highsmith went on to play for the Charlotte Hornets in the World Football League (WFL) and led the team in rushing. He was an all star. He went to Michigan State University on a Track and Field Scholarship although he was an outstanding running back for New Brunswick High School in his hometown of New Brunswick, New Jersey.[1]

References

  1. ^ Don Highsmith, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed June 28, 2019. "Born: March 12, 1948 (Age: 71-108d) in New Brunswick, NJ... High School: New Brunswick (NJ)"
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