Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward

24-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Pittsburgh Steelers
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
$Signed a four-year, $3.82 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2022.
Tallies 19 yards in loss
TEPittsburgh Steelers
September 11, 2023
Heyward secured two of four targets for 19 yards during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Although Heyward saw the fewest snaps of any of the Steelers' tight ends Sunday, he led the position group in yards. However, it's worth noting that both of his receptions came in the second half, while Pat Freiermuth (chest) was unavailable down the stretch. Heyward's upside will be limited if Freiermuth is available moving forward, while rookie Darnell Washington also figures to see some work in the passing game as the season progresses.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
15.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.13
 
% Team Air Yards
7.0%
 
% Team Targets
4.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
33.3%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.0
 
% Targeted On Route
42.9%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.36
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

14563%
10345%
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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
14 routes   6 targets
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36%
71 routes   13 targets
60%
29 routes   1 target
37%
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 8th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
58.3
 
Cornerbacks
63.7
 
Safeties
19.6
 
Linebackers
92.3
 
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2023 Connor Heyward Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.72 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
0 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.88 in
 
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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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Two catches in preseason win
TEPittsburgh Steelers
August 25, 2023
Heyward secured both of his targets for 27 yards while rushing four times for 11 yards during Thursday's 24-0 preseason win over the Falcons.
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Scores touchdown in win
TEPittsburgh Steelers
August 20, 2023
Heyward secured both of his targets for 12 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 27-15 preseason win over the Bills.
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Racks up 34 yards against Tampa Bay
TEPittsburgh Steelers
August 12, 2023
Heyward secured both of his targets for 34 yards while rushing once for five yards during Friday's 27-17 preseason win over the Buccaneers.
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Productive in season finale
TEPittsburgh Steelers
January 9, 2023
Heyward secured three of four targets for 45 yards while rushing once for six yards during the Steelers' 28-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.
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Records first NFL touchdown
TEPittsburgh Steelers
December 5, 2022
Heyward secured his lone target for 17 yards and a touchdown during the Steelers' 19-16 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
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