On paper, Alex Highsmith’s impact might look muted. But defensive coordinator Patrick Graham knows Highsmith’s play goes far beyond the box score. Graham said as much during a Monday meeting with reporters. “You watched the game last week; he played…
Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham praised Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith on Monday, stating that Highsmith played with his "hair on fire." Graham highlighted Highsmith's daily discipline and complete impact across multiple roles, including setting the edge against the run, dropping into coverage, and rushing the passer beyond mere box-score statistics.
While Highsmith has recorded 3.5 sacks through eight games this season, Steelers Depot tracking shows he leads the team with 19 pressures. Graham noted the coaching staff tracks deeper contributions such as caused penalties and rush coordination, while writer Alex Kozora suggests Highsmith's contract status could create an offseason talking point ahead of his 2027 contract expiration.
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