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Connor Heyward
TEPittsburgh Steelers
6'0" · 230 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 35 GP · Michigan State · Rd 6, Pick 208 (2022)
Connor Heyward
TEPittsburgh Steelers
6'0" · 230 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 35 GP · Michigan State · Rd 6, Pick 208 (2022)
6'0" · 230 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 35 GP · Michigan State · Rd 6, Pick 208 (2022)
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2025 Season
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FP/G
0.4
Tgt/G
0.3
Rec/G
1.9
Rec YDs/G
0.1
Rec TDs/G
11%
Snap%
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Connor Heyward is a 4th-year tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Listed at age 27, 6'0", 230 lbs. Drafted in the 6th round (208th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. In 2025 he played 11 games and recorded 3 receptions, 21 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDs, ranking 63rd among NFL TEs. Across 35 games over 4 seasons, his career totals include 44 career receptions, 379 career receiving yards, 3 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 66. Browse Connor Heyward's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 75.0 | 21 | 1.9 | 1 | 43 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 75.0 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 67.6 | 167 | 15.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 70.6 | 151 | 18.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 63 | 44 | 69.8 | 379 | 10.8 | 3 | 70 | 2 |
| Avg | 8.8 | 15.8 | 11.0 | 94.8 | 0.8 | 17.5 | 0.5 |
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PIT | 17 | 4 | 3 | 6.5 | 5.30 | 1.70 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 126.0 |
| 2024 | PIT | 17 | 8 | 6 | 8.4 | 5.50 | 1.20 | 0.000 | 25.0% | 125.0 |
| 2023 | PIT | 17 | 34 | 23 | 5.1 | 3.20 | 4.10 | 0.043 | 5.9% | 66.7 |
| 2022 | PIT | 17 | 17 | 12 | 5.4 | 7.40 | 5.20 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 93.0 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability41%
2025 Season65%
Shutdown Seasons4 of 5