A 6th-round pick (208th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Connor Heyward has built an NFL career since. He's currently with LV, in his 5th season in the league. His efficiency stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 45 catches for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 230#
College
Michigan State
Draft
Rd 6, 208th overall (2022)
Seasons
2022–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology86th percentile among RBs · limited sample
6 games · 5 touches
Week 1 projection · vs MIA
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed1▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst15▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size81▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency90▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry19▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion88▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving74▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security47▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume28▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency93▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Connor Heyward has appeared in 61 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2022–2025), LV (2026).
He has rushed for 68 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 45 passes for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with PIT: 167 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game26 vs CLE, 2025 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game49 on 2 catches vs TB, 2022 Week 6
2026 splits
regular season2026 game log
Connor Heyward — common questions
- What position does Connor Heyward play?
- Connor Heyward is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Connor Heyward played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Connor Heyward has played for PIT (2022–2025), LV (2026).
- Where did Connor Heyward go to college?
- Connor Heyward played college football at Michigan State.
- When was Connor Heyward drafted?
- Connor Heyward was selected in round 6, 208th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Connor Heyward scored?
- Connor Heyward has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 3 receiving).
- What is Connor Heyward's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Connor Heyward rated 63.0 for 2026, the 86th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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