Alex Highsmith
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
57
SACKS
7.0
INT
2
FF
2
TD
1
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The first Steelers' pass rusher to come to mind is undoubtedly T.J. Watt, but Highsmith made the case that he shouldn't be forgotten in that conversation with his performance in 2022. He took the field for a career-high 904 defensive snaps and translated that into an impressive 14.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. A deeper dive suggests Highsmith may not be ready to lead the pass rush just yet, as he had only 3.5 sacks across the seven games Watt was sidelined. However, when attention is elsewhere, Highsmith has shown the ability to take advantage with massive production. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Racks up seven sacks in 2023
Highsmith tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), seven sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one touchdown over 17 games during the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
Highsmith recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022 and was unable to come close to that mark in 2023, but he still put together a decent stat line during his fourth professional season. The 26-year-old had some inconsistent performances but was on the field for 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps. He signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2023 campaign, so he should continue to play a prominent role on the team's defense in the playoffs and next year.
Highsmith recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022 and was unable to come close to that mark in 2023, but he still put together a decent stat line during his fourth professional season. The 26-year-old had some inconsistent performances but was on the field for 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps. He signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2023 campaign, so he should continue to play a prominent role on the team's defense in the playoffs and next year.
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
242 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
7.32 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
33.13 in
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Optimistic about extension
Highsmith remains confident he and the Steelers will reach an agreement on a contract extension before training camp, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker was a full participant in minicamp last week, a strong sign he isn't worried about his contract status. "We'll see when that time comes," Highsmith said. "Right now, I'm working. Being with the team, being with the guys means a lot to me." The 2020 third-round pick is headed into the final year of his rookie deal after piling up a career-high 14.5 sacks last season, forming a dangerous tandem with T.J. Watt in the second half of the season.
The linebacker was a full participant in minicamp last week, a strong sign he isn't worried about his contract status. "We'll see when that time comes," Highsmith said. "Right now, I'm working. Being with the team, being with the guys means a lot to me." The 2020 third-round pick is headed into the final year of his rookie deal after piling up a career-high 14.5 sacks last season, forming a dangerous tandem with T.J. Watt in the second half of the season.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Highsmith served as a reserve linebacker during his rookie season in 2020, but he took on a starting role last year after Bud Dupree left for the Titans. Highsmith responded with increased production, as he totaled 74 tackles (46 solo), six sacks and a fumble recovery, all career highs. While the Steelers added Myles Jack during the offseason, Highsmith is in line to start once again in 2022 af-ter the team parted ways with Joe Schobert.
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Nabs sack and INT in Week 16 win
Highsmith recorded one tackle (a sack) and picked off a pass Saturday in a 34-11 victory over the Bengals.
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Cleared for Saturday
The Steelers announced Thursday that Highsmith has cleared concussion protocol and won't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Colts.
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Limited in practice
Highsmith (concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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In concussion protocol
Highsmith entered the NFL's concussion protocol following Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Downgraded to out
Highsmith (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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