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Round 5 Pick - Tim Hightower

April 30, 2008


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The Tower of Power is coming to the desert; Tim Hightower, RB from Richmond, was drafted by the Cardinals with the 149th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Likened to Marion Barber, the 216 lbs. running back is a powerful, elusive runner between the tackles who rushed 327 times for 1,924 yards (5.9 yard average) and 20 touchdowns in 2007.

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Hightower rushed for over 100 yards in 9 out of 14 games as a senior, including 246 yards and 4 TDs vs. Northeastern and 295 yards and 4 TDs vs. Bucknell.

You may watch video highlights of the Richmond Spider’s 2007 season here, including several long runs by Hightower and some key blocks on both QB rollouts and pass plays. You may need to register to watch, but it’s the only video I can find on Hightower.

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Height: 6′ 0″
Weight: 216 lbs.
Age: 21
Speed: 4.59 40-yard dash

Edgerrin James should remain the Cardinals starting RB in 2008, but Hightower could see action in short yardage roles and contribute immediately on special teams.

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