There are certain players in the NFL which don’t get the credit they deserve. Then there are players who don’t seem to get any respect. Either way you look at it, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward would fall into both categories on a consistent basis.
Heyward has been nothing but consistent throughout his NFL career, and has earned his share of accolades, but is rarely ever listed with the top defensive linemen in the game. In 2022, even after double-digit sack totals, a stat which is often the focus of so many voters, Heyward was snubbed for the AFC Pro Bowl roster.