OLB Alex Highsmith took a leap in his play in 2022, breaking out to the tune of 14.5 sacks and five forced fumbles ahead of a contract year in 2023.
While many expect Highsmith to get the bag this offseason, he isn’t going to rest on his laurels after a strong performance in 2022. Highsmith has said several times this offseason that he thought he played far from his best football last season, stating that he can become more dominant as a pass rusher and be more consistent against the run as he strives to become a force on the edge opposite of T.