Coming out of Charlotte in the 2020 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was a bit raw and still learning the 3-4 outside linebacker position.
Three years later, he’s one of the highest-paid pass rushers in the NFL after signing a four-year, $68 million extension with the Steelers last week. At lot of credit goes to Highsmith for his work ethic and determination, turning his raw abilities into a proven commodity, but Highsmith was also quick to credit Steelers defensive line coach Karl Dunbar Monday during his press conference from the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side for helping him develop into the player that he is.