Tim Hightower was drafted No. 149 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Richmond. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 14 · #149 overall
Tim Hightower Richmond Draft
Tim Hightower was drafted No. 149 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Richmond. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #149
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 262nd at Richmond
The pick
How Tim Hightower came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Richmond
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 216 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 262nd among Richmond picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1869% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 149
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Hightower.
Iowa State
Virginia Tech
Louisville
Texas
Richmond in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Richmond
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Hightower in the 2008 NFL Draft
Tim Hightower is a Running back out of Richmond selected No. 149 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Richmond has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Tim Hightower drafted?
Tim Hightower was selected No. 149 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tim-hightower.
What college did Tim Hightower play for?
Tim Hightower played college football at Richmond in the CAA. See every Richmond draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/richmond-spiders.
How did Tim Hightower's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tim-hightower.