Alex Highsmith Superstar

Steelers · REDG · #56
Player OVR
88
Scheme OVR
88
Team Scheme OVR
84

Personal

Height
6'4"
Weight
242 lbs
Age
30
Years Pro
7
College
Charlotte
Draft
Round 3, Pick 38
Archetype
Speed Rusher

Contract

Cap Hit
$21,100,000
Salary
$26,080,000
Bonus
$19,500,000
Length
2 yrs
Years Left
2
Release Penalty
$30,080,000
Defense
SeasonTeamGamesTklSacksFFFRIntTDDef
2027 Steelers 11 40 5.50 2 0 0 0 0
2026 Steelers 12 53 10.00 4 6 0 0 0
Career 23 93 15.5 6 6 0 0 0
Defense
SeasonWkOpponentTklSacksFFFRIntTDDef
2027 14 @ 49ers 2 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2027 13 Raiders 2 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2027 12 Ravens 5 1.50 0 0 0 0 0
2027 11 Browns 5 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
2027 10 Bengals 6 0.00 1 0 0 0 0
2027 9 @ Rams 5 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
2027 8 @ Lions 1 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2027 7 @ Browns 3 1.50 0 0 0 0 0
2027 5 Patriots 6 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
2027 4 Chargers 4 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
2027 1 Seahawks 1 0.00 1 0 0 0 0
2026 Divisional Colts 2 0.00 1 2 0 0 0
2026 Wild Card Texans 1 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 18 @ Ravens 6 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 17 @ Titans 7 2.00 2 4 0 0 0
2026 16 Panthers 4 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
2026 15 Ravens 1 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 13 Texans 4 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
2026 12 Broncos 2 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
2026 11 @ Eagles 4 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 10 @ Bengals 2 0.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 4 @ Browns 3 1.50 0 0 0 0 0
2026 3 Bengals 5 0.50 1 0 0 0 0
2026 2 @ Patriots 8 0.00 1 2 0 0 0
2026 1 Falcons 7 1.00 0 0 0 0 0
Core & Physical
89
Awareness
84
Speed
86
Acceleration
81
Agility
73
Change of Direction
85
Strength
81
Jumping
88
Toughness
86
Confidence
92
Injury
85
Stamina
Passing
24
Throw Power
6
Short Throw Accuracy
6
Medium Throw Accuracy
6
Deep Throw Accuracy
6
Throw on the Run
6
Play Action
10
Throw Under Pressure
12
Break Sack
19
Throw Accuracy (Legacy)
Rushing
31
BC Vision
16
Break Tackle
46
Carrying
32
Juke Move
27
Spin Move
32
Stiff Arm
32
Trucking
Receiving
56
Catching
24
Catch in Traffic
10
Short Route Running
5
Medium Route Running
5
Deep Route Running
27
Spectacular Catch
14
Release
Blocking
83
Impact Blocking
12
Lead Block
45
Pass Block Finesse
45
Pass Block Power
45
Pass Block
45
Run Block Finesse
45
Run Block Power
45
Run Block
Defense
87
Play Recognition
45
Press
55
Man Coverage
63
Zone Coverage
89
Pursuit
88
Tackling
91
Block Shedding
91
Finesse Moves
81
Power Moves
80
Hit Power
Special Teams
10
Kick Accuracy
14
Kick Power
10
Kick Return
10
Long Snap Rating
Core
Development Superstar
Penalty Undisciplined
Clutch No
Passing
Senses Pressure Paranoid
Decision Maker Conservative
Throws Ball Away No
Throws Tight Spiral No
QB Style Pocket
Rushing
Covers The Ball Never
Fights For Extra Yards No
Predictability No
Receiving
Plays Ball In The Air Conservative
Aggressive Catch No
Possession Catch No
Run After Catch No
Feet In Bounds No
Drop Open Passes No
Defense
Big Hitter No
Strips Ball No
Utilizes Finesse Moves No
Utilizes Power Moves No
Utilizes Spin Move No
High Motor No
LB Style Pass Rush
2026
AwardWeekConferenceTeam
Best EDGE Season AFC Steelers
Defensive Player of the Year Season AFC Steelers
Defensive Player of the Week 17 AFC Steelers
Superstar Ability
Edge Threat
Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability are more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles. Upgrades with FMV, PMV, and PUR.

Superstar
Superstar Ability
Deflator
Bronze | Silver | Gold

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a non-conservative tackle. Upgrades with TAK and POW.

Superstar