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    Thomas Hightower
    Thomas Hightower

    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Tatum, Texas
    High School:
    Tatum HS
    Height / Weight:
    5-10 / 165
    Position:
    DB
    Experience:
    3L

    Earned starting spot at right corner in spring practice...

    2000 (Junior): Appeared in ten games as a junior... second on the team with two interceptions... recorded 16 tackles including 1 TFL (-1)...

    1999 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games, making starts in the final four games of the ?99 season... recorded 21 tackles, 13 unassisted... also credited with 3 passes broken up...

    1998 (Freshman): Saw limited playing time in a secondary that featured three seniors... had two tackles, including one for a loss... also played on several special team units.... 1997 (Redshirt): Spent season on demonstration units....

    High School: Earned All-State honors at Tatum HS as a cornerback... also played quarterback... All-East Texas and All-District... helped Tatum to state title game as a senior, throwing four TD passes in game....

    Personal: Business Major... Spring 2001 Testing: Did not test.... son of Ester Hightower of Henderson.