The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Charlotte edge-rusher Alex Highsmith in the third-round of the 2020 NFL draft Friday night and hes coming off a senior season that included him producing 75 total tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks. Highsmith 2018 junior season wasn’t as productive, however, and especially in the sack department as he registered just 3 sacks all season. During his Friday night post-selection conference call with the media, Highsmith explained why his sack production lacked in 2018.
“So, my junior was tougher for me,” Highsmith said. “My junior year, I didn’t have as many sacks, I played a 4-I that year.