Expected to start in 2021 Highsmith (ankle) should start at outside linebacker next season, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Impact Bud Dupree (knee) signed with the Titans this offseason, opening the door for Highsmith to step into a starting role. A 2020 third-round pick, Highsmith started the last five games of his rookie season after Dupree went down with a torn ACL. Overall, Highsmith recorded 48 tackles, two sacks and an interception across 16 games. He was quite productive as a pass-rusher for UNC-Charlotte in college, so the Steelers are counting on a second-year leap out of Highsmith.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE