Alex Highsmith, EDGE, Charlotte. Ranked #127 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Pittsburgh drafted him in Round 3, pick 102.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
86STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | PIT | 12-4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 42% | 52 |
| '21 | PIT | 9-7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 76% | 92 |
| '22 | PIT | 9-8 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 88% | 99 |
| '23 | PIT | 10-7 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 81% | 96 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 30 | 40 | 59 | 76% | 85 | |
| '24 | PIT | 10-7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 74% | 91 |
| '25 | PIT | 10-7 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 72% | 88 |
| Career | — | 45 | 64 | 91 | 75% | 86 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | PIT | 59% | 270 |
| '21 | PIT | 13% | 60 |
| '22 | PIT | 11% | 48 |
| '23 | PIT | 13% | 59 |
| '24 | PIT | 12% | 37 |
| '25 | PIT | 2% | 8 |
| Career | 18% | 482 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
248 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.125"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.7 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
33"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.68 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.32 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.31 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Alex Highsmith leads all EDGEs from the 2020 draft class in career sacks.