Questionable
Injury Groin
Est. Return 10/20/2024
2024 Defense Stats
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11
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1.0
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0
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0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Highsmith recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks during the 2022 campaign but took a step back last year. He tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), including seven sacks, along with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, a touchdown and three pass defenses. Highsmith had multiple interceptions for the first time in his career, and his touchdown was also the first of his career. Highsmith has missed just one game over his first four NFL seasons, and he's been a reliable defender for Pittsburgh over the past three seasons, even with his decline in sacks last year. Read Past Outlooks
Ruled out for Week 6
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (groin) will not play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Highsmith will miss his third consecutive game, and with Nick Herbig (hamstring) injured in Week 5 and now ruled out against the Raiders, the Steelers are scraping for edge depth. Jeremiah Moon is next up in line opposite T.J. Watt.
Highsmith will miss his third consecutive game, and with Nick Herbig (hamstring) injured in Week 5 and now ruled out against the Raiders, the Steelers are scraping for edge depth. Jeremiah Moon is next up in line opposite T.J. Watt.
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Measurables Review
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How do Alex Highsmith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Unlikely for Week 6
The Steelers are eyeing an Oct. 20 return for Highsmith (groin), Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
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Remains out
Highsmith (groin) will not play Sunday against the Cowboys, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Out for at least Week 4
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Won't return Sunday
Highsmith (groin) won't return to Pittsburgh's game versus the Chargers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Doubtful to come back
Highsmith (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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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.