Craig “Ironhead” Heyward

Hard runs, blocks, and receptions from Ironhead’s career

[@cryptoforcouples3444]

I literally couldn’t stop laughing out loud watching this guy DESTROY anyone bold enough to TRY to tackle him 😂. What a joy to watch this video! More need to know about this guy!

[@vincentgreene7069]

The footwork, power, speed. A nightmare to tackle.

[@MoHawk_1970]

The BUS before the BUS

[@wokejoke2675]

More like a giant bowling ball

[@lawjoseph2701]

YES Sir

[@charlesjonessr3684]

That would be Earl Campbell.

[@MoHawk_1970]

@@charlesjonessr3684 your right.

[@Titanbrotha00]

Freight train

[@edwardguertin3448]

The definition of a power back. Awesome video, keep up the great work.

[@Train2kill00]

Big, physical back, with balance, burst, and quick feet. He had a pretty good career. If he could've kept his weight down in his prime, my goodness what could've been. He was definitely fun to watch at Pitt and in the pros.

[@bradspondre8024]

From my high school. Passaic, N.J. He was unbelievable . That's where he got his nickname

[@cryptoforcouples3444]

Here because of John Lynch’s interview in the Pat Macafee show. So glad I found this!

[@Fred-xo3ku]

Rest In Peace. 🙏

[@grinningchicken]

Stunning athleticism for such a big guy

[@tonyedmond2475]

attempting to arm tackle Craig Heyward was a fool's errand.

[@marccru]

That run at :23 against the Raiders is the greatest run of all time!!! Power football!

[@zachsmith3376]

2:36 that tackle would have killed most people.

[@henrybartholomew]

Only the fittest survive in this game pal gotta take a few nasty ones.

[@christophergilbert8706]

He was crazy athletic for his size. FYI, just watched a story on NFL network about CAM Heywards charity. That's what brought me here. Props from a life-long Chiefs fan✌️

[@jorgeguardado6015]

I remember iron head in the soap commercial.

[@robertoestrada2065]

NO DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST FULLBACK EVER

[@jasonharris1636]

Beast Mode 1.∅

[@ItsMeMarioJr]

I was fortunate enough to watch him at the University of Pittsburgh when I was a kid. He used to eviscerate LB's.

[@poppy69golfer14]

Played against him in high school. Scary. I played for east side high. The ghost.

[@SuperDawgDaddy]

The last fullback to rush for 1000 yds in a season

[@OffScriptAdventures]

It could be just downright impressive watching him play. Most of these clips I have seen - but there are some hard hits he's put down that you really don't see as well, some much worse than these TBH (as I recall). I seem to remember a shoulder to shoulder hit with someone who launched at him - did not end well for the would-be tackler. A true Tyrannosaur of his age.

[@JustJoe326]

Greg Heyward was my neighbor since he was 7 years old. I recently read an article by his son that told of how he got the nickname, " Iron Head " but I remember as kids before that, that he was called " Big Head " ask his brother Steven. (His brother Natan was a tremendous athlete as well but the streets got the best of him, unfortunately)

[@user-ln7yq2do4d]

COACH: im assing you to cover IRONHEAD today linebacker: 😒

[@twotex4235]

Legend

[@ronperfect6111]

This guy was one bad dude on the field. Even someone like me that wasn't even a Saints Fan loved to watch him run and literally punish people in his way to the goal line. I had no idea he passed in 2006 from another tumor. That's really sad. I think he has like 4 sons. He left this world at 39 yrs of age. Thats still young, and just doesn't seem fair. I hope all his kids have some his talent, it was definitely amazing to see. #GodBless

[@ronperfect6111]

@@rogermcguinn2452 If you haven't seen Craig Heyward's comedian side, go to KZbin and look Heyward Zest Commercials. I never met the man, but always wanted to. He just seemed like a really down to earth family man with a God given talent to play football. The NFL have had some amazing people that were also amazing athletes.

[@timowens8330]

unfortunately he drank alot but I heard had quit towards end of career, but I'm sure the damage had been done. He was pretty open about his alcohol issues

[@Titanbrotha00]

One of his sons is a very good NFL player (Cameron Heyward) & longtime player for the Steelers & the other (Connor Heyward) is also on the Steelers.

[@user-ln7yq2do4d]

WRECKING BALL 😁

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

1:00 😂😂OFF MY NIZZITIES!!! MORTAL!!!

[@ron6575]

We need nicknames for the modern players. I feel like I don’t see that anymore. Ironhead Hayward. Beast Mode was the last one. I got to be missing a few.

[@nastypiglosi1788]

People might be offended these days Jumbo Elliott Refrigerator Perry Sweetness Walter Payton Mean Joe Green Ed Too Tall Jones Nate The Kitchen Newton Hacksaw Reynolds Night Train Lane Nigerian Nightmare Rocket Ismail Neon Deion Sanders Big Daddy Hairston

[@alanjones5590]

Loved watching "Ironhead" growing up. Only time he could be tackled was if you grabbed his feet or jump on him when he was off balance. Dude was like a train.

[@Yaboy485]

Craig Ironhead, Christian Okoya and Jerome Bennis was on Beastmode before the term “Beastmode” came out!

[@rogerjohnson586]

Mike alstott

[@delprieststokes3304]

Dude was a beast in blitz 200s

[@brucedavid4342]

I took a hit from Ironhead once when I tried blocking him in Chicago and didn't remember finishing the game.

[@Jonahch2v9]

One of the most unrecognized ways to slow down a pass rush is to have a guy like this in the backfield. D-lineman need to be ready for this guy first (and he'll wear them down).

[@fizzlederp]

Damn I miss guys like this, Christina Okoye, Jerome Bettis, and Mike Alstott. Bring back the power!

[@NeumsFor9]

But Ironhead, I'm afraid to try Zest body wash!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rogerjohnson586]

Damn he treated mo Lewis

[@ericholt56]

Lol first clip #24 on the Seahawks was dancing tryna stay out the way.

[@davidmazzini783]

260 lb Wrecking Ball ! ;they don't make em like "Iron Head" anymore.

[@videosurfah]

His son is announced for the steelers right now

[@TheXenochrist]

What's the song?

[@Titanbrotha00]

Ironman

[@georgeschlaline6057]

He doesn't sound like a kid Durn you Haribo

[@luckyalexanderoconnor2995]

Liked him more with the falcons

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I hope Ozzy Osbourne doesn't see this video

[@t-l-taylor]

I'm guessing Earl Campbell was his Idol

[@henrybartholomew]

Mike Alstott is the white Craig Heyward and Craig Heyward is the black Mike Alstott

[@halfbked]

I literally just sent this video to my friend after he sent me an Alstott video lol

[@reesedaniel1629]

The original Bus

[@johnnythegent1045]

The name..

[@EWR2LAX]

Ironhead was the embodiment of the speed, and toughness that came out of Passaic High School over the years. Rest in peace.

[@Jay_90.]

Would be tough to tackle and stop this guy from scoring inside the 5. Reminds me of a bigger, slower Jerome Bettis.

[@joseornelas1718]

Heyward just shrugged off Atwater.

[@centralpete6044]

Beware running backs who wear lineman’s face masks…big Pete Johnson from the Bengals comes to mind as another who sported one. That’s a sign of a guy who plans to run through people and not around them.

[@soneblac1]

Lol

[@abrauf5800]

ooooh sh17 another bamm in your face vid

[@patrickoconnor7595]

Two word.. STER-OIDS