Steelers sign 1st round pick Cameron Heyward

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 07-29-2011, 03:46 PM

Just announced a minute ago, they've agreed to terms with their #1 draft pick this year. A press conference and details to come this evening.

The Steelers have signed first-round draft pick Cameron Heyward.

Heyward, a defensive end from Ohio State, agreed to a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth year. Steelers will announce the signing at a 5:30 p.m news conference.

The Steelers have signed all of their draft picks except for Texas cornerback Curtis Brown, a third-round selection.

The 6-5, 288-pound Heyward was taken by the Steelers No. 31 overall last April.

**LatrobePA** · 07-29-2011, 03:51 PM

f'n A!

**Farrior Fan** · 07-29-2011, 03:54 PM

Sweet, if Troy can stay healthy and Crezdon plays as well as I think he will - this D is gonna be EPIC

**LatrobePA** · 07-29-2011, 03:58 PM

Keeping Troy healthy is almost impossible, kinda like telling Max to eat only one Twinkie!

**Black@Gold Forever32** · 07-29-2011, 04:00 PM

Heyward, Keisel, Hood, Hampton, Smith.....Got to love that DL rotation...Ty Warren was cut by the Pats and I wouldn't mind him at all rotate with that DL......

**K Train** · 07-29-2011, 04:13 PM

if they wanted another end id want jamaal anderson, ive always wanted to see what he has as a 5 tech.

would love for al woods to find his way back here and play NT too

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 07-29-2011, 04:13 PM

With Hoke's status still up in the air, they could still make a move. I would say it's still a safe bet he will be resigned but if not that only leaves McClendon as the backup NT if Hampton goes down.

Imagine is Aaron Smith stays healthy this year, man that rotation would be sick. I can't wait to see Heyward in preseason.

**K Train** · 07-29-2011, 04:13 PM

wtf is taking so long with curtis brown? im annoyed

**K Train** · 07-29-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by BlitzburghRockCity

With Hoke's status still up in the air, they could still make a move. I would say it's still a safe bet he will be resigned but if not that only leaves McClendon as the backup NT if Hampton goes down.

Imagine is Aaron Smith stays healthy this year, man that rotation would be sick. I can't wait to see Heyward in preseason.

i think hoke leaves and hood becomes the backup/3rd down NT