University of Idaho Athletics

JUNIOR (2018): Started all 11 games...team-best 13 pass breakups ranked third in the Big Sky and eighth nationally...recorded 44 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and one interception...returned a blocked punt for a touchdown against Portland State (Sept. 29)...intercepted Southern Utah's first play from scrimmage (Oct. 20)...season-high nine tackles against Eastern Washington (Oct. 27)...broke up eight passes in final three games, including setting and matching career high of three in consecutive games against North Dakota (Nov. 3) and Montana (Nov. 10)...two TFLs against Western New Mexico (Sept. 8).

SOPHOMORE (2017): Saw action in 11 games, including two starts...recorded 10 tackles on the season...0.5 tackles for loss.

FRESHMAN (2016): Moved to the secondary from receiver during fall camp...saw action in 12 games, primarily on special teams...wrapped up regular season with highlight-reel block, recovery and scoring return of a punt against Georgia State...four total tackles, one pass breakup and ONE blocked punt.

High school: Standout receiver at Chaparral High School...earned all-league, all-state and Junior All-American recognition as well as being a Blue-Grey All-Star and team captain...also played lacrosse and competed in track and field.

Personal: He is the son of Yvette and Lloyd Hightower...majoring in business and marketing.