Alex Highsmith is a name that has fans intrigued. In just four years’ time, the former college walk-on at Charlotte not only became an All-American but ended up being a day-two selection in the NFL Draft. The Steelers have had luck with small-school players in the past. In fact, Javon Hargrave and Diontae Johnson are two recent examples of Pittsburgh going with non-Power 5 players in the third round.
Highsmith was incredibly productive at Charlotte, and as a senior, he wowed scouts with his array of moves on the field and eye-popping production (75 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, and 15.