Ready to Breakout: OLB Alex Highsmith

In 2020, we started a new off season series to look at some players that were poised to have a breakout season. This is a look at those players who have been productive to this point in their careers but could be on the verge of busting out and getting more national recognition. Last year’s list included Diontae Johnson, Ray-Ray McCloud, Chukwuma Okorafor and Robert Spillane. This is a breakout candidate for the 2022 season.

Alex Highsmith

Team success in the NFL is dependent on a lot of factors but high up on that list is rushing the passer. The Steelers have quite possibly the best in T.J. Watt and possibly the most underrated in Cam Heyward. Opposite of Watt at outside linebacker is Alex…