The Miami Hurricanes are looking to make changes to their football program, and they could turn to a name from the past in hopes of a boost.
The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reported on Monday that Miami has strong interest in hiring Highsmith for a chief of staff type of role.
… I have bit more news, this time on UM front: Alonzo Highsmith joining UM in chief of staff role, running football, has emerged as real possibility, per sources. No deal at this time but UM strongly looking at this now.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 30, 2019
Jackson later said Highsmith spoke with Miami athletic director Blake James about a high-level football administrative job. Miami intends to interview other candidates and is prioritizing its search for a new offensive coordinator first.
Update on Highsmith/UM, per 2 UM sources: Highsmith and Blake James spoke today about a high-level football administrative job. UM expressed interest. But UM conveyed tonight it wants to look at other candidates, too, and will be in touch down road, and priority now is hiring OC
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 31, 2019
Highsmith is a player from Miami’s glory days. He played for the Hurricanes from 1983-1986 and later became the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Highsmith is now the VP of Player Personnel for the Cleveland Browns and has worked in NFL front offices since 2012. He previously worked for the Packers.
