Tim Hightower Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 222 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- May 23, 1986 (37)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Drafted
- 2008 / Rd. 5 / Pk. 149 (ARI)
- College
- Richmond
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Tim Hightower News
The San Francisco 49ers released a few veteran players Friday, including running back Tim Hightower. Hightower attempted to win his spot on the team in the fourth preseason game but failed to do so. He should be monitored to see if he finds a landing spot with a running back-needy team, but he should not be on any fantasy rosters until that happens. Hightower is also a safe dynasty cut in addition to waiver wire fodder in redraft leagues.
The San Francisco 49ers have a few roster choices left heading into the final week of the preseason, and one of them will be at running back. Tim Hightower is battling with Raheem Mostert for the final running back roster spot behind starter Carlos Hyde. Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee believes "...Tim Hightower is the choice if they opt for experience," and expects Hightower to play extensively in the 49ers game against the Chargers. Hightower is nothing more than a name to be kept on the waiver wire in all formats until he secures a roster spot.
San Francisco 49ers running back Tim Hightower saw the first snaps at running back in practice Monday instead of Carlos Hyde. Hyde replaced Hightower on the next snap and promptly fumbled. All offseason we wondered if Hyde was a good fit for new head coach Kyle Shanahan's zone-blocking system, but he showed up to camp in excellent shape and received praise from Shanahan himself. Hightower won't go away, though, and his experience in Shanahan's system in Washington might give him a leg up for touches eventually. The veteran Hightower is also facing competition from Joe Williams as the backup to Hyde. This running back situation is certainly one to watch as camp and the preseason unfold, but right now Hightower is nothing more than a late-round handcuff option for those that take a chance on Hyde.
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