Alex Highsmith was drafted No. 102 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Charlotte. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 38 · #102 overall
Alex Highsmith Charlotte Draft
Alex Highsmith was drafted No. 102 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Charlotte. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #102
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 352nd at Charlotte
The pick
How Alex Highsmith came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 248 lbs
- Hometown
- Wilmington, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 265 prospect36.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 352nd among Charlotte picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 35100% of career value
- Final season
- 20255 years after the draft
Around pick 102
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Highsmith.
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Colorado College
Utah
Charlotte in the 2020 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Highsmith in the 2020 NFL Draft
Alex Highsmith is a Linebacker out of Charlotte selected No. 102 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Charlotte has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 2017.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alex Highsmith drafted?
Alex Highsmith was selected No. 102 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/alex-highsmith.
What college did Alex Highsmith play for?
Alex Highsmith played college football at Charlotte in the Conference USA. See every Charlotte draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/charlotte-49ers.
How did Alex Highsmith's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/alex-highsmith.