The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Michigan State H-Back Connor Heyward with the 208th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the team’s sixth round selection.
Heyward is about the least surprising pick the Steelers could’ve made. The younger brother of Cameron Heyward, Connor played RB at Michigan State before moving to TE/FB for his final season. Heyward had 211 carries for 825 yards and five rushing touchdowns. An accomplished and capable receiver, he caught 96 total passes, including 35 as a senior.
Heyward is also highly regarded on special teams. He’ll be a versatile option primarily working as a fullback but capable of moving around the offense.