One NFL game, two tackles on special teams, two receptions on offense. Not a bad night for rookie sixth-round pick Connor Heyward in his debut for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Throughout the night Saturday at Acrisure Stadium against the Seattle Seahawks, Heyward was around the football quite a bit on the coverage units and as a receiving option offensively. He showed exactly what his role can be on the Steelers’ 53-man roster moving forward, assuming he makes it.
That type of versatility on display Saturday night will go a long way for him in his career. In fact, that versatility and play on special teams drew the eyes of head coach Mike Tomlin, who stated to reporters after the win over the Seahawks that it was “good” to see Heyward making plays on special teams, answering some questions about him that the coaching staff may have had.