Alex Highsmith Is the Steelers' Quietly Elite Pass Rusher
Alex Highsmith heads into Steelers training camp as one of the NFL's most underrated edge defenders. Here's why that matters.
Alex Highsmith doesn't get the headlines, but the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher has been quietly building a case as one of the most dominant defenders in the AFC. Heading into training camp, that under-the-radar status might just be his biggest advantage — opposing offenses still aren't scheming around him the way they should be.
Highsmith's rise hasn't been accidental. The former third-round pick out of Charlotte has developed into a legitimate every-down threat, and the Steelers' defensive identity runs through him more than casual fans realize. When you're lining up across from T.J. Watt every week, it's easy to get lost in the shadow — but Highsmith has consistently produced when it counts.
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For fantasy managers and bettors paying attention, Highsmith is the kind of player whose value gets underpriced in every market. Sack totals, defensive player props, you name it — the guy flies under the radar while quietly wrecking game plans. If Pittsburgh's defense is going to stay elite in 2025, he's a central reason why that happens.
Training camp is where storylines get set for the season. Watch how the Steelers deploy Highsmith this summer — his usage, his reps against the first-team offense, and whether he gets new contract buzz. Any of those developments could signal that Pittsburgh is ready to stop letting him operate in anonymity.
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