Forrest Deon Hightower (born March 15, 1992) is a former

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. He played

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College career

Hightower played

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from 2010–2014.

Professional career

After two seasons with the

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of the

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(CFL), Hightower signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 4, 2017. He was waived by the Saints on May 22, 2017. Hightower retired from football on June 30, 2021.

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San Jose State Spartans bio
Living people 1992 births Players of American football from Oakland, California American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs Players of Canadian football from Oakland, California Ottawa Redblacks players People from Concord, California Players of American football from Contra Costa County, California New Orleans Saints players Edmonton Elks players {{Canadianfootball-defensiveback-stub