Through his first four seasons, outside linebacker Alex Highsmith has been quite the developmental story for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After walking on at the University of Charlotte and then working his way into a scholarship player and a starter, Highsmith eventually became a third-round draft pick by the Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Since then, he has worked his way up the ladder and become one of the better all-around EDGE defenders in the NFL.
Entering Year 5 with a long-term extension in place and an established reputation as a dangerous pass rusher and stout run defender, Highsmith is poised to take another step while leaving a legacy in the Black and Gold.