The inclusion of Hightower is expected to complete the staff of the new defensive coordinator in..
Last spring, Jerod Mayo expressed his enthusiasm for Dont’a Hightower’s coaching potential, stating that he believed Hightower would make an exceptional coach. Mayo didn’t hesitate to act on his belief, and recently, it was announced by Hightower’s Sports Trust Advisors agency that the three-time Super Bowl champion would be joining the Patriots coaching staff as a linebackers coach. Hightower, a first-round pick in 2012, had an immediate impact after coming from Alabama, making notable defensive plays, including recovering a fumble for a scoop-and-score in his debut game and contributing to significant moments in Patriots Super Bowl history.
The inclusion of Hightower is expected to complete the staff of the new defensive coordinator, DeMarcus Covington. Hightower will join the reported new defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery, along with the anticipated returns of Brian Belichick (safeties) and Mike Pellegrino (cornerbacks). There is also a possibility of an outside linebackers coach being added, especially after the departure of Steve Belichick to the University of Washington.
