Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers · #97
Cameron Heyward is a Defensive Tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted 31st overall, 2011. In 2026 he recorded 14 tackles.
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Cameron Heyward career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 53 | 7.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 45 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 83 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 89 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 74 | 10.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 71 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 78 | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | 232 | 810 | 92.0 | 10 | 68 | 2 |
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Are the Pittsburgh Steelers built to win?
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The Ballad of Cameron Heyward
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The beginning
Cameron Heyward is a Defensive Tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, in his 16th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 31st overall, 2011 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Cameron Heyward is a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle, drafted 31st overall, 2011.
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Across 16 seasons (2011–2026) he has recorded 810 tackles, 92 sacks and 2 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 14 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Draft
- 31st overall, 2011
- Born
- Suwanee, GA
- Age
- 37
- Jersey
- #97
Cameron Heyward is from Suwanee, GA and is 37 years old. He was drafted 31st overall, 2011 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 5", 295 lbs.
Over 16 seasons (2011–2026) he has recorded 810 tackles, 92 sacks and 2 interceptions. Heyward is currently on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster.
Cameron Heyward is a premier edge/interior pass rusher who has generated 92 sacks and 810 tackles across 16 seasons (2011–2026).
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