Cameron Heyward has become synonymous with this era of Pittsburgh Steelers football. In many ways, he is the leader. On the field, always setting the tone. On the sideline, motivating his teammates. In the community, always giving back. He represents the best of what it means to wear the black and gold.
Many young fans may not even remember the Steelers before Heyward. He debuted in 2011, crossing paths with the likes of Troy Polamalu, James Farrior, Brett Kiesel, and Mike Wallace.
It was far from instant success for Heyward. He didn’t start in a game in either of his first two seasons and recorded just 2.