2023 Receiving Stats
REC
23
YDS
167
TD
0
AVG
7.3
TAR
34
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Heyward appeared in all 17 games in 2022 as a rookie but had a limited role in the Steelers' offense behind fellow tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry. Heyward secured just 12 of 17 targets for 151 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 27 yards. He'll likely have increased difficulty finding touches in 2023 after Pittsburgh selected Darnell Washington in the third round of the draft. Read Past Outlooks
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.
ANALYSIS
Heyward had some slightly encouraging performances in the middle of the regular season, as he topped 20 receiving yards in four of five appearances when Pat Freiermuth was sidelined due to an injury. However, Heyward was held to just four receiving yards over the final four games of the season and didn't have enough of an impact to warrant fantasy consideration. While he's topped 150 receiving yards in his first two professional seasons, it seems unlikely that he'll be consistent enough to be a fantasy-relevant option in season-long formats in 2024.
Heyward had some slightly encouraging performances in the middle of the regular season, as he topped 20 receiving yards in four of five appearances when Pat Freiermuth was sidelined due to an injury. However, Heyward was held to just four receiving yards over the final four games of the season and didn't have enough of an impact to warrant fantasy consideration. While he's topped 150 receiving yards in his first two professional seasons, it seems unlikely that he'll be consistent enough to be a fantasy-relevant option in season-long formats in 2024.
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How do Connor Heyward's 2023 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
9.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.43% Team Air Yards
4.6%% Team Targets
6.9%Avg Depth of Target
5.0 YdsCatch Rate
67.6%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
4.6% Targeted On Route
18.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Connor Heyward run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Connor Heyward
184 routes 34 targets
262 routes 47 targets
53 routes 12 targets
121 routes 10 targets
8 routes 2 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 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
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Heyward was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft after recording a career-high 35 receptions for 326 yards and two touchdowns as a senior at Michigan State. Although Eric Ebron is no longer with the team, Heyward will need to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster and faces an uphill battle to earn a meaningful role in the Steelers' offense.
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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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Catches two passes
Heyward secured both of his targets for 11 yards during the Steelers' 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
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Tallies 32 yards
Heyward secured three of four targets for 32 yards during the Steelers' 23-19 win over the Packers on Sunday.
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Held to two receptions Thursday
Heyward brought in two of three targets for 16 yards in the Steelers' 20-16 win over the Titans on Thursday night.
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Catches five passes
Heyward secured five of six targets for 24 yards during the Steelers' 20-10 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
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