The Pittsburgh Steelers selected OLB Alex Highsmith with the 102nd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Highsmith was a late riser in the draft, and wasn’t on most analysts radar before the Shrine game and combine. Let’s see what different sources had to say about him.
The Good
Really like his twitch when he’s committed to coiling and driving up the field. His acceleration is pretty nutty when he looks to work back against his momentum as well — not just a straight line burst guy who can’t but his twitch and initial quickness to use in the full field of play.