Alex Highsmith’s career high in sacks is six, coming last season in 16 games. Through four games this season, Highsmith has 5.5 sacks. So it’s no surprise that Bleacher Report has named Highsmith one of the NFL players who have surpassed expectations through the first 4 weeks of the NFL season. The Athletic also listed Highsmith as the Steelers’ breakout player in 2022.
“A quick glance at the sack leaders through four weeks of the season doesn’t elicit many surprises. Nick Bosa, Rashan Gary, Khalil Mack and Maxx Crosby are among the top five.