Cameron Heyward
American football player, Pittsburgh Steelers
Born
May 6th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a defensive end in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team reaching Super Bowl XLV in 2011, where the Steelers faced the Green Bay Packers. Earned multiple Pro Bowl selections throughout the career, showcasing skill and consistency on the field. In 2020, received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award for excellence both on and off the field.
Drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft
Played in Super Bowl XLV with the Steelers
Earned multiple Pro Bowl selections
Received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award in 2020
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