Cameron Heyward was drafted No. 31 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 228 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall
Cameron Heyward Ohio State Draft
Cameron Heyward was drafted No. 31 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 228 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
4× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 228
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1151st at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Cameron Heyward came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 294 lbs
- Hometown
- Suwanee, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
228 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
- Games played
- 228
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1151st among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 115100% of career value
- Final season
- 202514 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Cameron Heyward.
Wisconsin
Temple · 1× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Virginia
Ohio State in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
#131
Keith Ferguson
DE · LAC · 1981
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cameron Heyward in the 2011 NFL Draft
Cameron Heyward is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 31 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 228 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Cameron Heyward drafted?
Cameron Heyward was selected No. 31 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cameron-heyward.
What college did Cameron Heyward play for?
Cameron Heyward played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Cameron Heyward's NFL career turn out?
228 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Accolades: 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cameron-heyward.