Next man up isn’t just a trite slogan Mike Tomlin likes to casually mention. And Alex Highsmith found out what that means in Pittsburgh. He became that next man up after Bud Dupree went down with a torn ACL late in the season. The Steelers obviously missed Dupree but in the process, found themselves a starter in Highsmith. Speaking 1v1 with Steelers.com’s Missi Matthews, he learned your role can quickly change in the NFL.
“I just learned about myself to always be ready,” he said in the interview. “Always be ready to hear my name called.