Cameron Heyward

American football player, Pittsburgh Steelers

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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