Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward

25-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $3.82 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2022.
Scores touchdown against Dallas
TEPittsburgh Steelers
October 7, 2024
Heyward secured two of four targets for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Heyward had racked up just two receiving yards over the first four weeks of the regular season, but he saw his target share increase Sunday despite playing just 13 offensive snaps. While it was encouraging that he reached the end zone for the first time since 2022, he hasn't established himself as a consistent fantasy option alongside teammates Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.
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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. 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
5.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.38
 
% Team Air Yards
2.5%
 
% Team Targets
2.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
66.7%
 
Drop Rate
16.7%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.8
 
% Targeted On Route
20.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.97
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers 2024 TE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

50570%
12858%
40155%
12858%
16723%
6329%
14220%
3918%
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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
30 routes   6 targets
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23%
245 routes   40 targets
53%
27 routes   4 targets
20%
97 routes   22 targets
27%
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
86.2
 
Cornerbacks
93.6
 
Safeties
63.6
 
Linebackers
85.4
 
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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
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.
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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Reaches end zone in preseason loss
TEPittsburgh Steelers
August 9, 2024
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
TEPittsburgh Steelers
January 12, 2024
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
TEPittsburgh Steelers
December 8, 2023
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
TEPittsburgh Steelers
November 27, 2023
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
TEPittsburgh Steelers
November 13, 2023
Heyward secured three of four targets for 32 yards during the Steelers' 23-19 win over the Packers on Sunday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be in for surprising role
TEPittsburgh Steelers
June 27, 2023
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.
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