After logging snaps at a multitude of different positions throughout the three game preseason, Connor Heyward proved he should and will play a vital role in Matt Canada’s 2023 offense. The 2nd year football player saw time at running back (both under center and gun), fullback, wing, slot receiver, and traditional “Y” tight end.
The football world refers to this as “position versatility” – it can be extremely valuable in an NFL offense. Do opposing coordinators categorize him as a back, tight end, or receiver? The answer to this question can decide whether an extra defensive back, linemen, or linebacker is on the field.