2024 Receiving Stats
REC
6
YDS
40
TD
1
AVG
6.7
TAR
8
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After topping 100 receiving yards in each of his first two professional seasons, Heyward's role diminished in 2024. He caught six of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown as Pat Freiermuth stayed healthy and Darnell Washington appeared to supplant Heyward on the depth chart. The Steelers traded for Jonnu Smith in June, further complicating the situation for Heyward and making him a non-factor in fantasy unless the depth chart is blown up by injuries. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $3.82 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2022.
Racks up 17 receiving yards
Heyward secured two of three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Although Heyward has appeared in all 17 regular-season games in each of his first three years in the NFL, his already limited role took a hit in 2024, as he secured just six of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers acquired Jonnu Smith during the offseason while retaining Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, so Heyward will likely be forced to settle for a minimal role on offense, if he makes the 53-man roster.
Although Heyward has appeared in all 17 regular-season games in each of his first three years in the NFL, his already limited role took a hit in 2024, as he secured just six of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers acquired Jonnu Smith during the offseason while retaining Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington, so Heyward will likely be forced to settle for a minimal role on offense, if he makes the 53-man roster.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Connor Heyward's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
3.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.34% Team Air Yards
1.8%% Team Targets
1.7%Avg Depth of Target
8.1 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
12.5%Avg Yds After Catch
1.2% Targeted On Route
14.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2024 NFL Game Log
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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How often does Connor Heyward run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Connor Heyward and the other tight ends for the Steelers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Connor Heyward
55 routes 8 targets
434 routes 78 targets
411 routes 111 targets
152 routes 25 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Connor Heyward Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Connor Heyward's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
230 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.72 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
0 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.88 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Although starting tight end Pat Freiermuth missed five games in 2023, Heyward was unable to generate much production during his second professional season. He appeared in all 17 games once again and secured 23 of 34 targets for 167 yards. Freiermuth and Darnell Washington remain in the fold for 2024, so Heyward will likely have trouble garnering a fantasy-relevant role.
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Sees role diminish
Heyward appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, making six catches (on eight targets) for 40 yards and a touchdown.
ANALYSIS
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Scores touchdown against Dallas
Heyward secured two of four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas.
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Reaches end zone in preseason loss
Heyward secured both of his targets for four yards and a touchdown during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Texans.
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Inconsistent in 2023
Heyward secured 23 of 34 targets for 167 yards while rushing once for no yards over 17 games during the 2023 season.
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Logs two receptions Thursday
Heyward secured both of his targets for 15 yards during the Steelers' 21-18 loss to New England on Thursday.
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Could be in for surprising role
Heyward is expected to see an increased role in the Steelers' offense during the 2023 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward played only 15 percent of the offensive snaps in his rookie season, though he did manage to command 17 targets in his limited action. While the team added Darnell Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft, he is primarily known as a blocker and could allow Heyward to work more in a pass-catching role behind starting tight end Pat Freiermuth.
Heyward played only 15 percent of the offensive snaps in his rookie season, though he did manage to command 17 targets in his limited action. While the team added Darnell Washington in the 2023 NFL Draft, he is primarily known as a blocker and could allow Heyward to work more in a pass-catching role behind starting tight end Pat Freiermuth.