Connor Heyward, RB, Michigan State. Ranked #271 overall on the 2022 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Pittsburgh drafted him in Round 6, pick 208.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
35ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | RUSH YDS | REC YDS | TD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | PIT | 9-8 | 27 | 151 | 1 | 15% | 28 |
| '23 | PIT | 10-7 | — | 167 | 0 | 38% | 64 |
| '24 | PIT | 10-7 | — | 40 | 1 | 18% | 34 |
| '25 | PIT | 10-7 | 43 | 21 | 3 | 9% | 15 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 70 | 379 | 5 | 26% | 35 | |
| Career | — | 70 | 379 | 5 | 26% | 35 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '22 | PIT | 65% | 284 |
| '23 | PIT | 54% | 247 |
| '24 | PIT | 67% | 303 |
| '25 | PIT | 65% | 290 |
| Career | 63% | 1124 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
5'11 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
233 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All RB in the 2022 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.72 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Connor Heyward leads all RBs from the 2022 draft class in career rushing yards.