LB · PIT · #56
Alex Highsmith
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 242 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 7, 1997 (age 29.1)
- College
- Charlotte
Finish path matters here: LB47 → LB19 is a breakout, not a development pitch; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,202
Range 2,952–3,448
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven LB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
172.1 pts
10.1 PPG · 17.0 games
48.8 solo · 8.4 sacks · 0.5 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games — slight availability risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyHighsmith had 2 solo tackles, 2 sacks in 2026, finishing LB19. Coming off a real climb — LB47 to LB19 tells the story better than age. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
15.8
PPG
15.8
Positional finish
LB19
Key stats
- Solo: 2
- Sacks: 2 (LB1)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LB19 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2025 | LB47 | 141.0 | 10.8 | 36 | 9.5 | — |
| 2024 | LB82 | 96.3 | 8.8 | 23 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | LB52 | 129.8 | 7.6 | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | LB16 | 174.8 | 10.3 | 35 | 14.5 | — |
| 2021 | LB31 | 132.5 | 8.3 | 37 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | LB53 | 77.0 | 5.1 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 15.8 | ATL | 62 plays · 66% pass | 2 | 2 | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 72.8% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 23
- Hurries
- 4
- Missed tackle %
- 3.8%
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202411 G · 5 Out
- 202513 G · 3 Out
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Alex Highsmith's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Highsmith scores 3,202 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Alex Highsmith's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 10.1 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Alex Highsmith in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.