Steeler nation, after all the draft preparation, speculation and propaganda . The Steelers have made their 1st RD pick and I think he is going to be a great one for many years to come.
Defensive end, from Ohio State, Cameron Heyward.
Cam Heyward is a Steeler player to the core. Very humble, hard working and just a special player on and off the field. Heyward was a 4 year starter , Starting in 45 games against top notch talent at Ohio ST. During that time Heyward collected 157 tackles , 14.5 QB Sacks, and 34 tackles for a loss.
While at Ohio St. he played in a very similar defensive system as the Steeler defense . Steeler Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau is also an Ohio ST. graduate and still has close ties with the University.
Heyward is known for his versatility playing the 3-4 or 4-3 well and played all over the defensive line at Ohio ST.
Heyward has good size 6-5 290 and above average strength and athleticism .He has a motor that never stops and is always hustling. He has a great work ethic and love for the game. Excellent attitude and was voted a team captain.
Heyward dominated in his last game , the Sugar bowl.Having 6 tackles ,1 sack, 3.5 Tackles for loss, a pass deflection and 2 hurries. All this, while tearing ligaments in his elbow but staying in the game and playing with one good arm most of the game to lead the Buckeyes to victory over Arkansas.
Cam Heyward is the son of Craig "Iron head " Heyward former NFL running back who was a star RB for the Pitt Panthers in college . Cam's mother is a native of Pittsburgh , his grandparents still live in Pittsburgh and he has many relatives there.
After the draft he said he has always had a terrible towel ! So if that doesn't tell you he was born to be a Steeler nothing will! I think we got a great one in the making!
Round 1 is done but Cam Heyward has just begun!
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Later Steeler Nation ! Steeler Nation 4 life!
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