Alex Highsmith Fantasy

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed edge rusher Alex Highsmith to a four-year, $68 million contract extension on Wednesday before the start of training camp, according to his agents. The deal gives Highsmith over $27.7 million in guarantees and $38 million over the first two years of the new contract. The 25-year-old linebacker was fantasy relevant in IDP leagues last year with a career-high 14.5 sacks, 63 tackles (38 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 20 QB hits and a league-leading five forced fumbles in 17 starts in his third NFL campaign. Having All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt next to him on the field only makes Highsmith more dangerous.

Jul. 19th • 11:12 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Charlotte edge rusher Alex Highsmith with the No. 102 overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday night. Highsmith is a high-motor pass rusher that uses effort, energy and hand skills to succeed as a power rusher on the edge. Look for the Steelers to work with him to build muscle on his frame and to refine his pass-rushing techniques as a designated pass rusher at the next level. Don't expect him to contribute much right away to a Steelers Defense that is quietly already nasty in the pass-rush department, but he's a nice long-term prospect at 6-foot-3, 248 pounds.

Apr. 25th • 12:29 AM