Shaka Heyward, LB, Duke. Ranked #313 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 7 projection); went undrafted.
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
14FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | CIN | 9-8 | 1 | 1 | — | 7% | 9 |
| '25 | CIN | 6-11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13% | 18 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11% | 14 | |
| Career | — | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11% | 14 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | CIN | 65% | 102 |
| '25 | CIN | 64% | 199 |
| Career | 64% | 301 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'2 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
235 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
34"
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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 LB in the 2023 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.53 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
116"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.32 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.4 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
22 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Shaka Heyward leads all LBs from the 2023 draft class in career solo tackles.