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Alex Highsmith
Strongside linebacker (SLB1) · age 29 · 6′4″ 242 lb · Charlotte · Round 3, pick 102, 2020
IDP points a game4.42026 · 7 games
2026 season
Tackles18
Solo8
For loss5
Sacks3.5
QB hits9
INT0
Pass def.1
Forced fum.0
Game log
| 2026 | Opp | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 8 | CLE | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Wk 7 | NO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Wk 6 | TB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Wk 5 | IND | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Wk 4 | CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Wk 2 | NE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Wk 1 | ATL | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
2025 game log
2025 season
| Season | G | Tkl | TFL | Sk | INT | PD | FF | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 50 | 15 | 9.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers
| Player | Depth | Tkl | Sk | Pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | WLB1 | 19 | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Nick Herbig | WLB2 | 22 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Payton Wilson | LILB1 | 69 | 1 | 8.9 |
| Cole Holcomb | LILB2 | 8 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Patrick Queen | RILB1 | 59 | 2.5 | 7.3 |
| Carson Bruener | RILB2 | 9 | 0 | 1.2 |
| Jack Sawyer | SLB2 | 19 | 0 | 2.4 |
IDP points
One balanced scoring, used to compare games: solo tackle 1, assisted tackle 0.5, tackle for loss 1, sack 2, QB hit 0.5, interception 3, pass defended 1, forced fumble 2, fumble recovery 2, touchdown 6, safety 2. Defenders are not ranked or valued yet.