If you’re a rookie player looking to make a name for yourself in the NFL, developing the ability to act like a sponge can be praiseworthy indeed. In that regard, Alex Highsmith certainly appears to be making the right impression with his colleagues, as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the season ahead.
Highsmith joined the Steelers as their third-round pick at the 2020 NFL Draft, and since joining up with the team in preseason, focus for the young linebacker has been aimed towards learning from everyone around him. This includes a keen desire to soak up all the experience and knowledge that Bud Dupree can share, which the five-season experienced 27-year-old admires and welcomes.