Alex Highsmith told reporters yesterday that rookie Payton Wilson reminds him of himself as a rookie, which is a good thing. That’s because Highsmith reminded me and others of T.J. Watt as a rookie, and that turned out pretty well. While all concerned are Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers, Wilson plays off the ball. But, Highsmith feels, he has a similar approach to the game, which should serve him well.
“A guy like Payton, I think he’s gonna be great for us. He kind of reminds me of myself when I came in as a rookie”, Highsmith said of Payton Wilson yesterday, via the team’s website.