Entering a pivotal third season of his career — and second full season as a starter — the arrow continues to put up for Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-year outside linebacker Alex Highsmith.
Playing opposite All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt, Highsmith has quietly come into his own in the black and gold as a run defender and pass rusher overall. In his first full season as a starter in 2021, Highsmith turned in a strong season, recording 74 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, 15 quarterback hits and one forced fumble on the year.
Now, entering his third season with the black and gold, Highsmith is poised to take another big step forward on a loaded Steelers’ defense.