Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith is in the midst of his best season as a pro, recording 37 total tackles, eight TFLs, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles. However, while his performance on the field has been a big talking point with Steelers fans and NFL analysts alike, his character on the field as well has drawn recognition from his peers.
Highsmith has been nominated by the rest of his teammates as the Steelers’ choice for the eighth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. This award recognizes players around the league who “exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.