Highsmith, 25, said in June he believes the Steelers can have the best defense in the NFL after ranking 10th and 13th in points allowed and yards allowed, respectively, last season. But he also said this weekend that staying humble and not being complacent are important parts of being an NFL pro.
“I think so many guys get to the NFL and think they’ve made it, but that’s not the case,” he said. “You’ve got to continue to work harder than ever when you get to the league because [you might have been] the best in college, but now you’re back to the bottom in the NFL.”
Luckily for Highsmith, he appears on the right trajectory. And if he turns in another season for the Steelers in 2023 like he did last year, the price tag for Highsmith likely won’t be getting any cheaper.