The middle and late rounds of the NFL Draft is often where a team’s depth and roster substance can be found. Many players who are drafted in Rounds 3-7 have first-round traits, but many factors playing into their wait in hearing their name called.
One such player is UNC Charlotte defensive end, Alex Highsmith. A former walk-on who excelled in various sports, Highsmith quickly became a scholarship student-athlete after the coaches saw his talents.
As it sits right now, Highsmith is set to be a day three draftee. However, he’s a player who flashed a lot of skill, as evidenced by his 14 sacks and 21.