Boise State Products Habibi-Likio, Hightower Sign with UFL Teams

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State football products Cyrus Habibi-Likio and John Hightower are continuing their professional football careers this spring, signing with United Football League (UFL) teams in recent weeks.

Habibi-Likio signed with the Memphis Showboats while Hightower recently joined the Michigan Panthers. So far Hightower has made one appearance for the Panthers, catching one pass for 15 yards.

This marks the second time Habibi-Likio has appeared in a professional league, making three appearances for the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL in 2023. Hightower, who spent four seasons in the NFL with Philadelphia and the LA Chargers, is making his first appearance in a professional league outside of the NFL.

In one season at Boise State, Habibi-Likio played in 11 games during the 2021 season with 107 rushing attempts for 374 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 34 yards per game and 3.5 yards per carry. He also caught 23 passes for 213 yards to average 19.36 receiving yards per game and 9.26 yards per catch.

A junior college product, Hightower spent two seasons in the Treasure Valley and appeared in 24 games for the Broncos. He made 82 catches for 1,447 yards and 14 touchdowns over this two years, averaging 17.65 yards per reception and 60.29 receiving yards per game. Hightower also returned 36 kickoffs for 840 yards and one touchdown.

SEASON TICKETS REMAIN ON SALE
Bronco fans can still get their tickets for the 2024 season as they remain on sale and can be purchased online at any time while available. Fans wishing to purchase their season tickets for the much-anticipated 2024 season can do so immediately at BroncoSports.com/tickets or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 208-426-4737, and they will have the opportunity to select their seat location.

FLEX PASSES NOW ON SALE
For $199 fans can get access to a reserved ticket for each of Boise State's six home games during the 2024 season. Seat location will be assigned in one of Albertson Stadium's reserved sections and tickets will be delivered via email 48 hours prior to kickoff, allowing fans to experience The Blue from a new perspective each game.

Fans wishing to purchase their flex passes for the 2024 season can do so immediately by clicking here or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 208-426-4737.

COMING TO ALBERTSONS STADIUM THIS FALL
Boise State has one of the most appealing home schedules in school history this fall, with home games set against Portland State (Sept. 21), Washington state (Sept. 28), Utah State (Oct. 5), San Diego State (Nov. 2), Nevada (Nov. 9) and Oregon State (Nov. 30).

Led by Spencer Danielson in his first full season, Boise State looks to become the first Mountain West program to win back-to-back championships since San Diego State did so in 2015-16. Achieving such a feat will put Boise State in the discussion for the new, expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff format beginning this fall. Last year, Danielson became the first coach in college football history to win a conference championship with an interim title.

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Boise State Products Habibi-Likio, Hightower Sign with UFL Teams

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