22: The Cameron Heyward story

“We told him. It’s a business and you totally lose all of
your childhood when you sign that contract. You are a
man…”





The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive captain, Cameron Heyward has
been a Pro Bowler the last four seasons while also earning
All-Pro honors in 2017 and 2019. He was drafted by the Steelers
straight out of Ohio State in the 2011 NFL draft and he’s been
with the team ever since. 





In this episode we hear from Cam’s mother, Charlotte Heyward, who
is not only his biggest cheerleader in life but also works as
Executive Director of The Cameron Heyward Foundation. She might
also be the biggest Steelers fan you’ll ever meet..and long
before Cameron joined the team. 





Charlotte takes us back to Cam’s early days on the field when she
says he was not a typical recruit. We hear about his battle with
asthma, why his draft day was his home coming and also the
lasting legacy of his father, Craig Heyward, who also played in
the NFL for 11 years  but sadly passed away in 2006.