Alonzo Highsmith was drafted No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Miami. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 12102nd at Miami
The pick
How Alonzo Highsmith came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 12102nd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Alonzo Highsmith.
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Duke
Miami in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#65
Frank Gore
RB · SF · 2005
Miami · 5× Pro Bowl
#51
Clinton Portis
RB · DEN · 2002
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#23
Willis McGahee
RB · BUF · 2003
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#97
Lamar Miller
RB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Duke Johnson
RB · CLE · 2015
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alonzo Highsmith in the 1987 NFL Draft
Alonzo Highsmith is a Running back out of Miami selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alonzo Highsmith drafted?
Alonzo Highsmith was selected No. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/alonzo-highsmith.
What college did Alonzo Highsmith play for?
Alonzo Highsmith played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Alonzo Highsmith's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/alonzo-highsmith.