If you followed along throughout the draft process, then you knew that finding an edge defender was something that was high on Pittsburgh’s to-do list. General manager Kevin Colbert made mention of the position this offseason. However, the player the Steelers went with at the position was a bit of a surprise.
Alex Highsmith doesn’t seem like your typical Steelers pick at first glance. He didn’t play for a big school, he doesn’t possess other-worldly athleticism, and his walk-on status would appear to indicate that he was selected too high.
However, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.