If it wasn't for Aaron Donald wreaking havoc in Los Angeles, then maybe we’d be talking about Cameron Heyward as the best interior defensive lineman in the league. From bullying guards like Quenton Nelson, and Marshal Yanda to picking up a ton of awards, it’s the current three-year stretch Heyward is on which should see his name amongst the NFL’s elite.
Since 2017, Heyward has been twice named 1st team All-Pro and has been featured on all three Pro-Bowl teams. Just check out the stats breakdown of Cam Heyward and some of his contemporaries the past three seasons:
Sacks: 29
Tackles: 179
Forced fumbles: 4
Passes defended: 12
Sacks: 44
Tackles: 148
Forced fumbles: 11
Passes defended: 4
Sacks: 19.