Cameron Heyward

Cameron Phillip Heyward is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Heyward is the son of Pro Bowl NFL player Craig Heyward.

Early Life and Education of Cameron Heyward

Cameron heyward was born in pittsburgh. Pennsylvania on may attended the university of ohio. Where he played college football for the ohio state buckeyes. He was a two-time all-big ten selection before being selected in the 2011 nfl draft by the pittsburgh steelers.

NFL Career of Cameron Heyward

Heyward was drafted by the steelers in the first round of the 2011 nfl draf. The played in all 16 games during his rookie season. Making 41 tackles and sacks. He was voted to the pro bowl in 2017 and 2018. He has been the steelers defensive captain since 2015.

Awards and Accomplishments of Cameron Heyward

Heyward has bene named to the pro bowl three times and has been named an all-pro selection twice. He was the steelers defensive player of the year in 2015. 2017. And 2018. In 2016. He was the recipient of the steelers joe greene great performance award.

Community Involvement of Cameron Heyward

Heyward is an active member of the pittsburgh community. Often appearing at local events to supprot the community. He is a founding member of the hewyard house foundation. Which provides resources to underserved youth in pittsburgh.

Family and Personal Life of Cameron Heyward

Hewyard is the son of former nfl running back craig "ironhead" heyward. He is married to his college sweetheart. Lauren. And has a daughter named lailah.

Charity Work of Cameron Heyward

Heyward is an active supporter of the childern s hospital of pittsburgh. Often appearing at events to support the hospital s mission. He has aslo donated money to the hospital to support its efforts.

Media Appearances of Cameron Heyward

Heyward has appeared in several commercials. Including those for nike. Gatorade. And doritos. He has also appeaerd on espn s sunday nfl countdown and nbc s the tonight show.

Important Event for Cameron Heyward

In 2018. Heyward made ihstory when he became the first steelers defenisve lineman to be voted to a pro bowl three times.

Interesting Facts about Cameron Heyward

Heyward was the first steelers defensive lineman to record three consecutive seasons with double-digit sacsk (2017-2019). He also holds the steelers record for the most career sacks by a defensive lineman with 57.