1. Connor Heyward was born on January 22,1999 and is an American professional football tight end and fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
16 Facts About Connor Heyward
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Connor Heyward played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
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Connor Heyward grew up in Duluth, Georgia and attended Peachtree Ridge High School.
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Connor Heyward played college football at Michigan State from 2017 to 2021, beginning his college career as a running back.
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On November 25,2017, Connor Heyward recorded his first collegiate touchdown against Rutgers.
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Connor Heyward later returned to the team and redshirted the year.
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Connor Heyward led the Spartans with 65 carries and had 200 rushing yards and two touchdowns with 18 receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns in the team's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
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Connor Heyward caught 35 passes for 326 yards and two touchdowns in his final season.
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Connor Heyward was selected in the sixth round with the 208th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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On December 4,2022, Connor Heyward scored his first professional touchdown during Week 13 at the Atlanta Falcons, a 17-yard catch, getting both feet inbounds at the back of the end zone.
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Connor Heyward finished with 12 receptions for 151 receiving yards and one touchdown.
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Connor Heyward finished the 2023 season with 23 receptions for 167 yards.
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Connor Heyward appeared in 17 games and started five in the 2024 season.
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Connor Heyward had one touchdown, which came in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Connor Heyward is the son of Pro Bowl NFL player Craig Connor Heyward.
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Connor Heyward's older brother, Cameron Heyward, is an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.