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Running back, Pittsburgh, to 1987

Craig Heyward

Lettered 1984, 1986–⁠87 (school media guide)

Born
Sep 26, 1966, in Passaic, New Jersey
Died
May 27, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia

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Craig Heyward played running back at Pittsburgh (to 1987). He finished fifth in the 1987 Heisman vote and was a consensus All‑American in 1987. The New Orleans Saints took Heyward in the first round, No. 24 overall in the 1988 NFL Draft.

Best season
1987
Consensus All-American and National leader in rushing yards (1,791)
National rank
No. 1
In the nation in rushing yards, 1987
Drafted
No. 24
Overall, 1988 NFL Draft (New Orleans Saints)

Honors

The teams in those years

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In the NFL

Pro Bowl: 1995

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