Cameron Heyward is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him with the 31st overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He made his season debut in the Steelers season-opener against the Ravens and made one solo tackle. Heyward finished the 2011 season with 11 combined tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. In 2012, he had 20 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks. In 2013, he was ranked 19th among all the qualified defensive ends by the Pro Football Focus. Steelers exercised the fifth-year option on Heyward’s contract in 2014. In 2015, Heyward and the Steelers signed a six-year deal. Heyward finished the season with 39 solo tackles and seven sacks in 16 games. After the 2017 season, he was ranked 48th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. In 2023, Heyward suffered a groin injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve. In the same season, Heyward was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Heyward attended Peachtree Ridge High School where as a senior he had over 100 tackles and 16 sacks. In the whole of Georgia, he was considered the 7th best football player. For his college football career, he joined Ohio State where as a freshman he recorded 30 tackles. At Ohio State, over the years Heyward had a total of 163 tackles
What is Cameron Heyward 40 time?
At the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, Cameron Heyward recorded a time of 4.95 seconds for the 40-yard dash. He also recorded a vertical leap of 30 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-yard dash | 4.95 seconds |
| Vertical leap | 35 inches |
Cameron Heyward’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 35 |
| Weight | 295 lbs |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Cameron Heyward’s Age
As of October 2024, Heyward is 35 years old.
Cameron Heyward’s Height
Heyward is 6 feet 5 inches/1.96 meters tall.
Cameron Heyward’s Weight
Heyward weighs 295 pounds/133 kilograms.
FAQ's On Cameron Heyward 40 time
A. Cameron Heyward attended Ohio State University.
A. Cameron Heyward wears jersey number 97 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A. Cameron Heyward weighs around 295 lb.
A. As of 2024, Cameron Heyward is under contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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