In one sense, it’s not a category that you want to be in, because it is limiting, and defines you in a specific way. On the other hand, it still acknowledges your position within that framework. So I’m sure that Cameron Heyward will appreciate being included in the NFL Network’s list of the top 30 players over the age of 30—even if he probably would argue that he should be higher.
Not that he is low, by any means. In fact, he ranks fifth on the list, and is the second-highest-ranked defensive player behind only Chandler Jones, the rest of the top five consisting of Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and Julio Jones at wide receiver.