Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Alex Highsmith
Steelers· #56

AlexHighsmith

Linebacker

  • 6'4"
  • 242 lbs
  • Age 29
18
Tackles
3.5
Sacks
0
Int
1
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'4"
Weight
242 lbs
Age
29
Born
August 7, 1997 · Wilmington, NC
College
Charlotte
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$70.7MTotal Value
5YearsDuration
$14.1MAvg. Annual
2023 – 2027Contract Years
$14.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 102Overall
CharlotteCollegePITDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
18Tackles
8Solo
10Assisted
3.5Sacks
2.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
1Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20268183.501
202513509.503
202411456.002
Total9835548.5311

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Although Highsmith had a pair of two-game absences in 2025 due to ankle and pectoral injuries, he managed to reach the 50-tackle threshold for the fourth time in his first six professional seasons while also recording a team-high 9.5 sacks. The 2020 third-round pick saw plenty of work down the stretch after returning to game action in Week 13, and he should maintain a prominent role during the playoffs.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs CLEW510.500
Oct 25vs NOW210.000
Oct 18@ TBW210.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation