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Alex Highsmith Injury History & Analysis

Alex Highsmith

Alex Highsmith
Player Profile
DE PIT

Height

6'4"

Weight

242 lbs.

Experience

5 yrs.

Bye

9

Birthday

Aug 07, 1997

Age

27.7

College

Charlotte

NFL Draft Pick

2020 - Rd 3, Pk 102

Alex Highsmith's Injury Guide

Unknown Risk

Chance of Injury in 2025

-

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

-

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2025

Durability

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

Alex Highsmith's Injury Status

No active injuries.

Alex Highsmith Injury History

Date League Injury Games Missed Details
Nov 10, 2024
NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
2 Highsmith injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Week 10's win over the Commanders.
Sep 22, 2024
NFL Inguinal Groin Pull
Grade 1
3 Highsmith left Week 3 with a groin injury
Sep 21, 2021
NFL Inguinal Groin Pull
Grade 1
1 Highsmith was been ruled out for the Week 3 game against the Bengals due to a groin injury.
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Alex Highsmith Injury News

Alex Highsmith cleared to play

4:36pm UTC 12/14/23

Alex Highsmith cleared to play

Steelers Edge Alex Highsmith has cleared the concussion protocol. The team says he's expected to play Saturday against the Colts. With T.J. Watt clearing the protocol earlier this week, Pittsburgh's defense will have both edge starters back the game after they sustained their injuries against New England.

T.J. Watt cleared to play Week 15

11:55pm UTC 12/13/23

T.J. Watt cleared to play Week 15

The Steelers announced Wednesday that an independent neurologist has cleared Edge T.J. Watt to play this weekend against the Colts. Watt entered the concussion protocol after the loss to the Patriots but should be set for Week 15 IDP lineups. Edge Alex Highsmith remains in the concussion protocol, however

Alex HIghsmith out with neck injury

9:40pm UTC 12/7/23

Alex HIghsmith out with neck injury

Steelers Edge Alex Highsmith left in the first half of Thursday night's game against the Patriots with a neck injury. The team ruled him out for the game before halftime. We'll see about his status for Week 15 and beyond.

Alex Highsmith active

10:50am UTC 10/8/23

Alex Highsmith active

Steelers Edge Alex Highsmith (groin) is active for today's game against the Ravens. He's fine to use as planned in IDP lineups.

Alex Highsmith questionable vs. Ravens

10:48pm UTC 10/6/23

Alex Highsmith questionable vs. Ravens

Steelers Edge Alex Highsmith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens with a groin injury that popped up during the week. He missed Thursday's practice but returned to a limited Friday workout. Highsmith said Friday that he "absolutely" should be ready to play, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. We'll confirm his status Sunday morning.

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