2020 Steelers stat predictions: Linebackers

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The strongest positional unit on the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into 2020 is the linebackers. The Steelers defense was elite last season and much of that falls on the play of these guys. As a franchise, Pittsburgh has always been known for linebacker play and this group is one of the best in recent history.

Here are our predictions for this group for the coming season.

EDGE | T.J. Watt

Watt continues to build his case to be the best all-around linebacker in the NFL.

62 total tackles, 16.5 sacks, 1 interception, 7 forced fumbles

EDGE | Bud Dupree

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A small step back by Dupree but still a very good season as Dupree heads into free agency.

55 total tackles, 9 sacks, 0 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles

EDGE | Alex Highsmith

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Highsmith comes in as a rookie and offers the team a solid third pass rusher.

26 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble

ILB | Devin Bush

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Bush is the best tackler on the team and in 2020 he takes a nice step forward.

115 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles

ILB | Vince Williams

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Williams returns to the starting lineup and is once again one of the best blitzing ILB in the league.

60 total tackles, 6 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 forced fumble