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The son of current Patriots executive Alonzo Highsmith is coming to Foxborough.

The New England Patriots have filled a prominent vacancy in their front office. A.J. Highsmith, the son of current senior personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith, will take over as the team’s new director of pro scouting.

NFL insider Neil Stratton was first to report the move.

A quarterback and defensive back at the University of Miami, Highsmith made the move to the NFL in 2014 not...

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