title: Forrest Hightower
text: # Forrest Hightower
  
  Forrest Deon Hightower (born March 15, 1992) is a former gridiron football defensive back. He played college football at San Jose State.
  
  ## College career
  
  Hightower played college football at San Jose State University from 2010–2014.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  After two seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), Hightower signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 4, 2017. He was waived by the Saints on May 22, 2017.
  
  Hightower retired from football on June 30, 2021.
  
  