More often than not, Highsmith would then deliver a massive full body tackle to bury the runner for a tackle for a loss and filling up his stat sheets.There is a lot to love about Highsmith’s game and upside, but he doesn’t come without some reservations in the short term. Be sure to check out each scouting report over the next few weeks to find out my thoughts on the newest members of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Don’t let the small school status fool you: Alex Highsmith is an exciting prospect to watch. Highsmith is able to accomplish all oft his because of his elite pad level, allowing himself to work beyond his lack of top tier length. Home About Us FAQ Mock Drafts Dynasty/Fantasy Scouting Reports Positional Reports Dynasty/Best Ball. Once his hands get going, Highsmith deploys a very developed pass rushing toolbox, something that you don’t always see from small school pass rushers. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images).The 49ers’ season isn’t off to the hottest start, but Highsmith continues to make a name for himself. He parlayed these accolades from his production into an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl, where he stood out against the competition that was gathered in the annual all-star game. During the abbreviated offseason that included no rookie mini-camp or OTA’s, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie outside linebacker Alex Highsmith still was able to … The 6-foot-4, 242-pound senior has registered six sacks through the first five games of the season.His size doesn’t jump off the page and he’ll need to bulk up a bit at the next level, but Highsmith possesses the athletic traits to potentially make a difference off of the edge.Highsmith flies off the ball and is almost always the first player off of the snap. In the coming weeks, I will be summarizing the film notes from my personal pre-draft prospect scouting reports and take an in-depth look at the Steelers' 2020 rookie class (including undrafted free agents). I am excited to see how he acclimates and follow his development as a football player, but one thing is for certain.Not many guys will outwork Highsmith on his way to becoming the best football player he can become.If you hear a loud guy with a deep voice talking about football 24/7, it’s probably me.© 2020 Steel City Underground. Still, the improvement Highsmith has made in four years since walking onto Charlotte’s football has us intrigued. More than anything, people will be concerned with his (albeit amazing) production against smaller schools. His relentless work ethic is also very evident on the field, where Highsmith’s motor was never outmatched and constantly put him around the football to make a play as he works from the snap through the whistle.When looking at Highsmith as a football player, one thing instantly stands out: his athleticism. The only major knock I have against him is his length, but I give him a tremendous amount of credit for how he was able to overcome this while he was at Charlotte by never giving up on plays, using his flexible 6’3″ body to gain natural leverage underneath offensive linemen, and the instincts and football IQ to know how to beat his opponent on each snap.His blend of anticipation and quickness off of the ball, his very developed pass rushing moves, and a never-ending motor to outwork everyone make him a guy that not only provides quality depth in the short-term, but gives you a potential starter down the road. Where do they fit in with the Steelers? https://www.steelers.com/video/the-pick-is-in-alex-highsmith-lb-charlotte 198 overall pick in Round 6 of the 2020 NFL Draft,Maryland S Antoine Brooks Jr. runs an official 4.64 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine,Highlights of Pittsburgh Steelers 4th round pick, OL, Kevin Dotson,Listen in as Head Coach Mike Tomlin calls fourth round draft pick Kevin Dotson,Listen to Offensive Line Coach Shaun Sarrett's take on OL Kevin Dotson,The Steelers select Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman Kevin Dotson with the No. He plays with low pad level and active hands and has an intriguing blend of speed and power, although he’s still putting his all together.He’s reliant on speed for the most part and, when Highsmith wins with speed on the outside, he can dip the shoulder, bend the edge and finish when he gets home. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In my eyes, this makes it no surprise that his game has been more about splash and speed than it has been power at this point in his development and will likely be the primary focus early on in his career.The Steelers have a perennial Defensive Player of the Year contender in T.J. Watt and used the franchise tag on Bud Dupree for the 2020 season. Duel Opinions™ is a trademark of Steel City Underground.Steelers “Studs and Duds” from Week 2 against the Broncos,Watch: Bud Dupree continues to strip-sack opposing quarterbacks in 2020,Watch: Terrell Edmunds sack sends Steelers to victory, 2-0 start,Steelers Scouting Report: What to expect from the Denver Broncos,Steelers improve to 2-0 with 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos,Steelers set to open an empty Heinz Field against the Denver Broncos.Weekly WTF: Opening week NFL follies do not disappoint!Well-documented work ethic and effort on and off of the field to improve as a player after starting at Charlotte as a walk-on,Tremendous production while at Charlotte, consistently popped against smaller schools and stepped up against ACC and SEC competition,One of the prominent standouts from the East-West Shrine Bowl,Possesses great athleticism and footwork as an edge defender,Experience with his hand in the dirt and as a stand-up defender, although best fit will be as stand-up,Anticipates the snap with consistency and fires off of the ball in a hurry,Active hands with great timing and placement against both the pass and the run,Displays an explosive motor when rushing the passer,Very developed pass rushing toolbox with a strong plan of attack for each lineman he faces,When the outside isn’t there, he quickly counters with a strong inside move; effective with swiping their hands off and working half a man,Developed inside swim move evident on tape,Not afraid to use an athletic spin move to counter leverage,Utilizes very good pad level to bend, dip, and rip underneath offensive linemen,Not just speed rusher – he has shown the ability to utilize power on occasion,Great closing speed when chasing down the quarterback,Very good instincts against the run; quickly diagnoses the play, fills his lane, and looks to make the play,Uses his size and flexibility to deploy an effective wrong arm against pulling/trapping offensive linemen,Powerful body-to-body tackler; can deliver huge hits when tackling,While the production was amazing, there will be concern about it coming against smaller schools,Could stand to add some muscle to his frame (especially his lower body) in the NFL to help his functional strength, particularly when facing powerful offensive linemen one-on-one,Doesn’t have tremendous length; could struggle early on against longer, bigger offensive tackles in the NFL,The lack of length could prove costly when trying to set the edge against the run and then attempting to disengage,Same issue with length appears occasionally while trying to disengage at the top of the arc when rushing the passer,Can get square when rushing the passer, exposing his chest as a prime striking target,His game is more “splash/speed” than “power” at this point,A stronger anchor could help at the POA/setting the edge,Length forces a smaller tackle radius, sometimes struggling with tackles away from his body. Starting his career as a walk-on with a young Charlotte football program, Highsmith relentlessly worked his butt off to become a two-time first team All-Conference USA selection and a third team AP All-American selection in 2019. Steelers select Charlotte linebacker Alex Highsmith with No. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 27: Defensive end Alex Highsmith #5 of the Charlotte 49ers tackles running back Trivenskey Mosley #22 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the football game at Jerry Richardson Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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