Connor Heyward has made the Steelers’ 53-man roster for four years now, but is tired of people questioning whether he earned it. The younger brother of Steelers All-Pro Cam Heyward he knows his family’s legacy is a blessing and a curse. The Heyward name certainly helped open doors, but some will never believe he “deserves” his job.
A sixth-round pick out of Michigan State, Connor Heyward’s primary job is on special teams. He played over 300 snaps there last season, registering eight tackles and recovering a fumble. While he would love to contribute more on offense, they have a deep tight end room.