Though he’s getting up there in age at 36 years old and entering Year 15 in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive lineman and team captain Cameron Heyward remains among the NFL’s elite.
He proved that once again in 2024, earning a first-team All-Pro accolade while being a force throughout the season, both against the run and as a pass rusher.
Playing a physically demanding position like defensive line, one would think that a guy of Heyward’s age and mileage would start to slow down, but he’s done anything but. Now, entering the 2025 season, Heyward remains among the elite of the elite when it comes to interior defensive line defenders.