Steelers Alex Highsmith aiming for 10-to

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Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher made the jump from a rotational player as a rookie to a regular starter in 2021. Now the third-year player is looking to make another leap."I gotta hit Solomon Thomas Jersey those double-digit sack markers," Highsmith told SiriusXM NFL Radio earlier this week, . "And so I'm just gonna do whatever I can. I've been working my butt off this offseason. Just be the best player that I can be. Steve Young Jersey I'm in great shape right now. Feel great. ... I know the goal that I've had for this year is that 10-to-12 sack mark and just continuing to make plays in the run game."After a two-sack rookie Terrell Owens Jersey campaign, he netted six sacks in 2021 and added 38 total pre sures, per Pro Football Focus.Pittsburgh didn't make another significant addition to the edge-rusher spot this year -- after last offseason's experiment with didn't work out -- nece sitating a big campaign from Highsmith. Fred Warner Jersey The Steelers boast Defensive Player of the Year , who with 22.5 sacks last season. But behind Watt and Highsmith, there isn't a proven rotational difference-maker on the edge.With Joe Staley Jersey Watt commanding the bulk of the attention, Highsmith reaching his goal of double-digit sacks isn't outlandish and would make the Steelers defense that much more formidable in 2022.