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Alex Highsmith is 29 years old, born August 7, 1997. Highsmith is 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) and 243 lb (110 kg). Highsmith plays linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers (as of November 3, 2026). Highsmith's 2026 salary is $14,500,000, under a contract through 2027. Highsmith was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, round 3, pick 102, out of Charlotte.
Alex Highsmith at a glance
- Age29 born August 7, 1997
- Height6 ft 4 in 193 cm
- Weight243 lb 110 kg
- Experience7th season debut 2020
- CollegeCharlotte
- 2026 salary$14.5 million contract through 2027
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Alex Highsmith stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Browns | W 27–6 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Oct 25 | at Saints | W 16–10 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | at Buccaneers | W 26–19 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | vs Colts | W 34–22 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | at Browns | L 24–27 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
Alex Highsmith contract
- 2026 salary$14.5 million
- Signed through2027
- WithPittsburgh Steelers
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.4 million |
| 2021 | $814,518 |
| 2022 | $961,000 |
| 2023 | $17 million |
| 2024 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $13 million |
| 2026 | $14.5 million |
Career
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Alex Highsmith is on the Pittsburgh Steelers, coached by Mike McCarthy.
- BornAugust 7, 1997, Wilmington, NC, USA
- Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight243 lb (110 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2020, round 3, pick 102
- Drafted byPittsburgh Steelers
- Debut2020
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