The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed third-round OLB Alex Highsmith to his rookie contract, according to Field Yates.
Highsmith is the first member of Pittsburgh’s draft class to sign their rookie contract.
| Round | Player | Pos. | Status |
| 2 | Chase Claypool | WR | |
| 3 | Alex Highsmith | OLB | Signed |
| 4 | Anthony McFarland Jr. | RB | |
| 4 | Kevin Dotson | G | |
| 6 | Antoine Brooks | S | |
| 7 | Carlos Davis | DT |
Highsmith, 22, was a two-year starter at Charlotte and earned third-team All-American honors last season. The Steelers selected him with the No. 102 pick in this year’s draft.
He’s projected to sign a four-year, $4,499,404 contract that includes an $832,295 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career, Highsmith recorded 185 total tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, five pass defenses, one fumble recovery, and four forced fumbles.
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