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Cameron Heyward | Defensive Lineman

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 5/6/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 288
College: Ohio State
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Steelers signed No. 31 overall pick DE Cameron Heyward to a four-year, $6.7 million contract.
Son of former Saints and Falcons RB Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, Cameron is a powerful down lineman considered an ideal fit for Pittsburgh's 3-4 scheme. Like 2009 first-rounder Ziggy Hood, he'll be brought along slowly behind Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel. Fri, Jul 29, 2011 03:55:00 PM
Source: Ed Bouchette on Twitter

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Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Steelers first-rounder Cameron Heyward is expected to be used sparingly as a rookie, similar to Ziggy Hood's first season.

The plan is for Heyward to see a series "here and there," but he could be needed for more snaps if aging starters Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel struggle with injuries again.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sun, May 1, 2011 08:34:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Cameron Heyward (Tommy John surgery) insists he'd be ready to go if minicamp started Friday.

Heyward underwent surgery in mid-January. He may not be 100 percent, but he's well enough to begin football activities. A classic 3-4 Steelers end, Heyward was the front office's target all along. Coach Mike Tomlin calls him an "A-Plus" in character and "not only a mature young man, he's a mature player."
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 03:34:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried unsuccessfully to move back into the bottom of the first round to select a defensive end Thursday night.

Jones was looking to fill a need with only Igor Olshansky under contract, but he insists it's not a big priority because Stephen Bowen, Jason Hatcher, and Marcus Spear may all end up as restricted free agents next week. Jones hinted that Cameron Heyward and Muhammad Wilkerson were his targets, but the price was prohibitive.
Related: Cowboys, Muhammad Wilkerson
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 08:05:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Steelers selected Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

The Steelers never swing-and-miss on first-round picks. NFL Network's Mike Mayock calls Heyward's Sugar Bowl performance against Arkansas one of the best game tapes he saw all season. Though Heyward underwent Tommy John surgery just after that game, the injury isn't expected to hamper him going forward. A powerful down lineman at 6'5/288, Ironhead's son is a prototypical edge-setting five-technique end consistently winning leverage battles up front. With Brett Keisel entering his age-33 season and Aaron Smith turning 36, Heyward and Ziggy Hood are the future on the Steelers' D-Line.
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 11:29:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

One high-ranking NFL scout predicts that Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward will be available for Green Bay at No. 32.

"I think he’ll be there," said the scout. "I could see (the Packers) liking him, I could see him being a guy Ted Thompson kind of likes. ... He’s not a dominant player, but he could be a nice solid player." It's easy to imagine Heyward "falling" to 32 because he's not much of a pass rusher, and is more of a stay-at-home five technique. The Packers may want more playmaking upside.
Related: Packers
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 12:49:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

ESPN's Mike Reiss wouldn't be shocked if the Patriots selected Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward at No. 17.

Reiss acknowledges Heyward would be a bit of a reach, but thinks the Patriots will do it if they're convinced he's the right fit. The Pats pick again at No. 28, but beat writers for the Saints (No. 24) and Ravens (26) do not have Heyward slipping past their teams. New England will have to strike early if it want him.
Related: Patriots
Source: ESPN Boston
Sun, Apr 17, 2011 08:29:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Beat writer Mike Triplett thinks the Saints will select Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward at No. 24.

Triplett believes Heyward "has the size, versatility and savvy the Saints covet in their 4-3 alignment." Heyward would likely be a run-stopping, left defensive end in New Orleans who kicks inside to tackle on passing downs. We'd look for the Saints to draft a better playmaker in the first round.
Related: Saints
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 09:36:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Beat writer Jamison Hensley has the Ravens selecting Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward at No. 26.

Hensley believes Heyward's "strength, power and versatility fit the mold of the Ravens' defense." NFL Network's Brian Baldinger also recently mocked Heyward to the Ravens, but Baltimore usually marches to the beat of its own drummer in the draft, and predicting its pick is probably about as hard as it is for any team.
Related: Ravens
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Apr 9, 2011 10:27:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger says he "knows" the Ravens won't pass on Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward if he's available at No. 26 overall.

The Ravens are known to be after 3-4 "five techniques," having shown a special interest in Muhammad Wilkerson of Temple and Christian Ballard from Iowa. Opinions are split on Heyward, however, because he's more of an immovable, container-type end as opposed to a natural pass rusher. It won't be shocking if he goes 26th, but there could be better playmakers available.
Related: Ravens
Mon, Apr 4, 2011 06:50:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward ran a forty time in the 4.95 range and had a 35-inch vertical at the Buckeyes' Wednesday Pro Day.

There's no word yet if Heyward was able to bench press -- he's recovering from Tommy John surgery -- but we're guessing he didn't. Regardless, Heyward is clearly in good playing shape, and his measurables are expectedly those of a 3-4 defensive end. He's a surefire top-40 prospect in the draft.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 11:58:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward (Tommy John surgery) remains on track to perform a full pre-draft workout on March 30.

"He is definitely ahead of schedule recovery wise," one of Heyward's advisors told Profootballtalk.com. "After surgery, Dr. Andrews tabbed it as an 8-12 week recovery period depending on how fast he heals. Looks like he is a fast healer." Heyward already has full range of motion in his surgically repaired elbow. We have him at No. 32 in our latest mock draft.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mon, Mar 7, 2011 07:01:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

The San Diego Union-Tribune considers Ohio State DE Cameron Heyward a "likely target" for the Chargers at No. 18 overall.

The Union-Trib strongly believes that the 18th pick will either be used on a defensive end or outside linebacker, and the former position appears to be the Chargers' most pressing need. Heyward projects as a true five-technique end at 6'5/294. He'd be an immediate starter in San Diego opposite Luis Castillo.
Related: Chargers
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Mon, Mar 7, 2011 03:40:00 PM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Ohio State DL Cameron Heyward (Tommy John surgery) has resumed lifting weights.

ESPN's Todd McShay had previously suggested that Heyward's reconstruction of the "UCL" ligament in his shoulder might linger into the season, but that's not going to happen. Heyward expects to be full-go by for his March 30 Pro Day. He measured in at 6-foot-5 1/8 and 294 pounds on Saturday.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 11:49:00 AM
Cameron Heyward - DL - Steelers

Ohio State DL Cameron Heyward (Tommy John surgery) is expected to participate in his pro-day workout on March 30.

Heyward was recently cleared to run, and he's close to gaining clearance for the bench press. He should be able to do most of the drills in late March, so his draft stock shouldn't suffer too much. Heyward has the look of a late-first or early-second rounder.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 12:04:00 PM

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