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2022 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 30 · #208 overall

Connor Heyward Michigan State Draft

Connor Heyward was drafted No. 208 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 68 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#208
Round
6
Draft class
2022
NFL games
68
Career AV
382nd at Michigan State

The pick

How Connor Heyward came off the board in 2022.

Drafted by

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rd 6, Pick 30 · #208 overall · AFC North

Full 2022 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
5'11" · 233 lbs
Hometown
Duluth, GA
Pre-draft board
No. 247 prospect46.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

68 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
68
Career approximate value
382nd among Michigan State picks
AV with the drafting club
3100% of career value
Final season
20253 years after the draft

Around pick 208

Who came off the board on either side of Connor Heyward.

#206 Matt Henningsen DE · DEN Wisconsin #207 Doug Kramer OL · CHI Illinois College #209 Luke Tenuta OL · BUF Virginia Tech #210 Chasen Hines G · NE LSU

Michigan State in the 2022 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#41 Kenneth Walker III RB · SEA Michigan State #191 Jalen Nailor WR · MIN Michigan State #261 AJ Arcuri OT · LAR Michigan State

Other TE picks from Michigan State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#88 Chris Baker TE · NYJ · 2002 Michigan State #67 Mark Brammer TE · BUF · 1980 Michigan State #106 Dion Sims TE · MIA · 2013 Michigan State #158 Kellen Davis TE · CHI · 2008 Michigan State #123 Duane Young TE · LAC · 1991 Michigan State #151 Mitch Lyons TE · ATL · 1993 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Connor Heyward in the 2022 NFL Draft

Connor Heyward is a Tight end out of Michigan State selected No. 208 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Connor Heyward drafted?

Connor Heyward was selected No. 208 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/connor-heyward.

What college did Connor Heyward play for?

Connor Heyward played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Connor Heyward's NFL career turn out?

68 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/connor-heyward.