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His awareness and ability in the open field makes him a serious big play threat and giving Mike McCarthy no shortage of ways to use him. After missing a few weeks in camp with a leg injury, his spot on the 53-man roster doesn't seem to be a lock.
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Heidenreich's versatility and open-field ability offer big-play upside despite leg injury concerns.

Sixth-round pick (240th overall) from Mt. Lebanon high school offers versatility playing wide receiver and running back in college; staff notes his awareness and open-field ability make him a serious big-play threat with multiple usage options for Mike McCarthy. After missing weeks with leg injury, his 53-man roster spot is not a lock, but he scored a touchdown and played special teams in preseason finale, earning staff nomination for Isaac Redman Award as a local Pittsburgh prospect.

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