Silver And Black Pride on Connor Heyward

Heyward positioned as TE3/flex option; could see Juszczyk-style deployment.

Positioned as TE3 or potential second tight end option with Bowers out. Brock Bowers expects Heyward to be deployed similarly to how Kyle Shanahan uses Kyle Juszczyk in San Francisco—as an in-line tight end in 21 personnel packages to run 12 personnel formations. Heyward played both tight end and fullback at Michigan State and was used in-line during his first couple of seasons with Pittsburgh Steelers, giving him similar traits to Juszczyk. Brock Bowers notes Heyward has diverse skill set and could see increased passing game usage compared to blocker-type Ian Thomas, potentially eliminating the need for a practice squad call-up.

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