Patriots Rookie Eyeball Test: Dont’a Hightower

I’m thrilled about Hightower the player don’t get me wrong, but I’m seeing a real lack of flair. While I’m happy he didn’t stick with the facemask he wore at Alabama, this one’s kind of the vanilla choice. At least Spikes has the audacity to wear a tinted visor.

There’s no chance he keeps number 45 in the regular season so we can throw that out the window, and from the looks of this pic he needs to drop a couple lbs if he wants to play LB here. So I think the jury is still out.

Final Eye Ball Test Grade: Incomplete, pending number change and no spare tire.

(pic via Patriots Rookie Mini Camp Practice)