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Alex
Highsmith

#56

PIT Steelers

6'4"

242lbs

29y/o

Overall Grade '26

81.8

10th/61 - EDs

Snap Count '26

38th/141 - EDs

Pressures '26

33rd/61 - EDs

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@ NE 9/20, 5:00 PM

Alex

Highsmith

#56

PIT Steelers

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Last updated: 9/19/2026

Alex Highsmith is an edge defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 81.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 10th among 61 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 73.5 ranked 14th among 61 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 73.0 ranked 8th at the position.

He generated 2 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 2 sacks, 0 hurries, 0 hits. Against the run, he recorded 2 solo tackles.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

2020 - Present

Charlotte 49ers

2016 - 2019

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PFF101

2023

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Alex
Highsmith

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