Craig Heyward

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Craig William "Ironhead" Heyward (September 26, 1966 - May 27, 2006) was an American football running back who played for the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams, and Indianapolis Colts in an 11-year National Football League career. His son Cameron Heyward is a starting defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Cameron was named a freshman All-American in 2007. His son, Cameron, is bound to be drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft following his fathers footsteps. He was selected by the Saints in the first round (24th pick overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh, where he ran for 2,950 yards in only three seasons, and declared himself eligible for the 1988 draft after his junior year. At Pitt he also starred in a bowl game for the Panthers, was voted a consensus All-American and was in the Heisman running for 1987. It was at Passaic High School that he gained his oft-used nickname "Ironhead", a reference to his wild-man strength and the fact that he had to wear a size 8¿ hat size.