Dont'a

While Rolando McClain will be difficult to replace at linebacker, Dont'a Hightower has the potential to be even more of an impact player.

Around the Southeastern Conference 2010

LB Dont'a Hightower appeared to be full speed early in spring practice, coming back from reconstructive knee surgery.

Around the Southeastern Conference 2010

The defense only returns two starters, safety Mark Barron and linebacker Dont'a Hightower.

Tailback tandem shines in Alabama's spring football game 2010

"We haven't had this feeling in a long time and we don't want it again," Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower said.

South Carolina Stuns Alabama, 35-21 AP 2010

An Alabama comeback appeared to be building early in the second half, when Dont'a Hightower stripped Johnson, and Bobby Greenwood recovered at the Utah 30.

USATODAY.com 2008

Tide junior linebacker Dont'a Hightower said he hasn't personally been contacted by agents.

Nick Saban: Unscrupulous Agents Are 'Pimps' 2010

Dont'a Hightower, Alabama's star freshman on defense, grabbed it out of the air and started another Tide possession on Georgia's side of the field, this time at the 33.

USATODAY.com 2008

But Florida caught a huge break when Demps was dragged down short of the marker on third down, but Dont'a Hightower got a handful of facemask.

USATODAY.com 2008

Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick also declared for the draft a few days after the Crimson Tide's 21-0 win over the Tigers in the BCS championship.

SI.com 2012

If the NFL draft were held today, Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw, tackle Josh Champan and safeties Mark Barron and Robert Lester would all be among the first players selected at their positions.

SI.com 2011