Son of Ironhead: A Profile of Pittsburgh Steeler Cam Heyward | NFL Films Presents

NFL Films Presents dives into the journey of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end, Cam Heyward, and his connection with his father "Craig “Ironhead” Heyward".
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[@air_jordan2637]

I can't believe that the NFL fined him for honoring his late father

[@Crazygaming-zs3dh]

I know right but his dad is in a better place 🙏🏻

[@2eggrollz]

No. Fun. League.

[@rudrapatel9038]

2 things Goodell+Football=N.F.L= No.Fun.League

[@AShoresfishing]

Oh u said that... YOURE FINED

[@DualityOttawa]

Agreed brother, the disrespect is disgusting. Completely unnecessary

[@seanxodonnell]

What Peyton said was so nice

[@fishinginsandiegotunaville1444]

Bad Blunt Seanny S peyton is a cool guy

[@paco1022]

Bad Blunt Seanny S that’s actually crazy to me how old most of these qbs can be that they will play with 2 generations of a family

[@johnrevelation37]

Yeah man

[@MattMlcc]

peyton is a class act

[@SteelLegends]

Not only an excellent football player but a good man. Love Cam Heyward. He's a perfect Steeler. 💪🏽

[@jrmiami4035]

such a beast... was so good at ohio state

[@old0909]

Wdym he is insane

[@SteelLegends]

@@montre6381 Huh?

[@sneakerhead5680]

I have never seen Mike Tomlin without a hat on

[@willwright9317]

This dude is awesome in all aspects of life. Hats off to Cam Heyward.

[@kymariconley5405]

lucky kid his dad is an NFL defensive end and his grandad was a running back and when he grows up his grandad and dad are going to be legends to him

[@benbrown7146]

Cam will forever be a Steeler no matter what happens in his life......he will always be welcomed in the Steel city.

[@isaacava920]

The NFL should have a day where all the legacy players wear their fathers numbers. Like cam heyward, all the Matthews relatives, Kyle long etc

[@isaacava920]

Or even Seaus nephew

[@prestonwood4333]

isaac ava that would be cool

[@deadmanwalking2464]

isaac ava y

[@misocriallo4379]

ALL THREE of the Edmunds brothers can wear one of their Ferrell's jersey numbers...would def be awesome

[@charleslumberger8441]

Christian McCaffrey wearing ed McCaffrey‘s jersey will be sick

[@kingjahk1]

One day, I was walking down 5th Avenue downtown and I saw Charlotte driving their Range Rover, and the boys were in the back seat, and Craig was in the front, around 2004, and he remembered me from being neighbors on Oakland Avenue when he roomed with Lee McRae back in the late 80s. I went to the vehicle shook his hand and told him that I was praying for him and his family. He was a class act. Cameron is both of his parents because they both have been great people in life. So much good has come out of this story.

[@cale115]

He seemed like a good man and I’m sorry he was gone too soon. He is still proudly looking down I’m sure, bc Cameron seems like a good man as well!

[@cheristeelersgirl5910]

What a beautiful story, it made him stronger and a fighter. PS4L RIP IRON HEAD 😓

[@smallben7744]

Cam is such a great dude

[@SoulReaders9]

What a lovely family.

[@zatchg1212]

As a buckeye fan I had a blast watching cam play. He played a huge part in helping us win a lot of games

[@jakegrasso3860]

He really deserves to be in the top 100 this year along with being in the hall of fame

[@MrTouchednut]

you make a video of him yet you fined him for his eye black

[@1USACitizen192]

Shoulda fined him for 0 sack against jacksonville.

[@cdsnz237]

You do realize that the comissioner is the person who authorizes fines and suspensions

[@macrodic1898]

USA Citizen he’d be the best dt of all time if he got a sack every game

[@soulessshadow5356]

gotta make that extra money bro, dontcha know?

[@phillipayoung10]

Grandad a beast....Dad a beast...son... DEFINITELY WILL BE A BEAST!!!

[@freddiehall6433]

I LOVED watching Craig Heyward back in the day

[@RealRuler2112]

"With the 32nd pick in the 2035 draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Cal Heyward." =)

[@Sladed]

Casual racism like that is what's wrong with people.

[@kvngs213]

Tyrion Lannister You're really an ass

[@kenmendoza5814]

Dude? I was just wondering I didnt understand his joke or what ever but could you tell me what he really meant.

[@macrodic1898]

Ken Mendoza same

[@oneshotkillerx9516]

RealRuler2112 gg

[@brettrosario8068]

Peytons coversation with him “Great player, man” “i played with your dad, man” “keep it goin, man”

[@johnrevelation37]

It was fantastic. I loved it

[@montre6381]

Lived up to the heyward name Arguably Top 3 DT in the league for sure top 5 !!!!!

[@georgecoull3887]

Top 3 defensive lineman in the NFL

[@wayupnorth9420]

I remember watching Iron-head. He was the only player on the Saints worth watching back then. My condolences man, my mom went from cancer at 29. Sucks, but he had some good years.

[@Thomas-xe3ce]

I was a big fan of his dad when I was a kid. Used to use him in Madden 92

[@jeninjeans]

I remember him from Tecmo Bowl

[@zeked4200]

Madden 92 didn't have the licenses for real NFL teams or players. How'd you know who you were playing with LOL The cities and team colors were still the same, but I'm pretty sure the rosters were random...

[@michaeldauria4386]

Ironhead would be really proud of his son today

[@derrickroad6532]

My boy a millionare driving a Toyota camry much respect he know how to save😂😂

[@djkoz1]

AWESOME video. Iron head still one of my favorite Falcon player's second to primetime!

[@KTF0]

His wife is right, Cam looks exactly like Ironhead.

[@waffarchy6098]

His dad reminds me of bettis

[@Rodriguez83ruth]

In my opinion Heyward is the one that should get paid millions instead of tj watt nothing again watt but Heyward dont stop working and he shows hard work and determination and Steelers nation appreciate what he does for the team

[@spookedhorse]

Love the Heyward fam. American icons.

[@jjsteel43]

I remember when the Steelers first drafted him and was excited

[@stevennewman8276]

Damn man...that brought a tear to my eye

[@duanejessup3708]

We loved his dad down here in NoLa

[@pirate772009]

I have no problem saying that Cam Heyward is by far the best defensive lineman that Pittsburgh has had since Mean Joe and that's no disrespect to guys like Casey Hampton, Aaron Smith, Brett Keisel, or Brentson Buckner.

[@jjsteel43]

And he's been getting better as he's been getting older

[@donb956]

Iron head gotta be one the coolest names

[@zoeith6]

I love Cam, not only is he a great player but he is a great person. He does so much for our community and I really think losing him to injury mid season was devastating. Can't wait for Cam, Tuitt and the new guy Hargrave to tear it up next year.

[@JULIOGARCIA-pr6wt]

Buckeye nation is proud of you mr Heyward. Go Buckeyes

[@TELEthruVOXx]

I used to yell out iron head while I was running the ball in those turkey day back yard games

[@YT-BenG]

Cam is an inspiration to the whole city an team

[@saftbirne88]

He' s a great guy!

[@davidholcomb9393]

I like his fire.Steelers should be happy they got a great defensive lineman.

[@dannyc.9161]

He was meant to be a Steeler right from the beginning

[@mandyro6668]

Family goals

[@realeyesrealizereallies1194]

beautiful child.

[@jedidr4918]

7 1/2 year fight with brain cancer, that’s insane

[@johnrevelation37]

I love my Steelers.

[@ecurbhancock7598]

GREAT JOB BIG CAM

[@Crazygaming-zs3dh]

God bless his family 🙏🏻

[@dimondbackdownhiller1337]

I've seen cam Heyward in Costco Steelers are basically just other people in Pittsburgh and I also know troy polumalu he lives in the same county as me

[@frankmendoza6337]

Perfect steelers leader 👍🏼👏🏼

[@bodarville7860]

Lifelong Saints fan with many fond memories of Ironhead.

[@air_jordan2637]

cam heyward is my favorite player

[@seanxodonnell]

Cam said “it’s not gonna be in 3 d” lol I love Cam

[@HaztaLaVistaBaby]

Ironhead was my team-mate in Passaic New Jersey high school

[@TheGammingPie]

When you describe your late father as "Your best friend" that means craig did do a great job as a father!

[@HaztaLaVistaBaby]

Iron head was the Mike Tyson of New Jersey football in the 1980s

[@lincolndasema8796]

8:20 When someone's about to eat the last grape

[@beamerball666]

Cam is my current favorite Steeler

[@kevinglennhuey8419]

Sad that Mr. Heyward did not live to meet that beautiful grandson. He obviously raised his son right, looks like a great guy, even though he is an Ohio State Buckeye and they KILLED the Cornhuskers. When I was involved in a fantasy football league with a friend who was like a father, he would always give me a crap eating grin when I drafted Ironhead Heyward as one of my backs. Oh, as an aside Roger Goddell sucks.

[@tjphysical4548]

rest in peace to his father

[@smokegray808]

SteelersNation!

[@DG-BB]

I'm not crying you are...

[@fourtrees44]

I hope Cam stays a Steeler!! :-)

[@clendonthomas54]

Buckeye for life, luv those dudes

[@ABSG7]

I went to school with Cam’s brother, Craig Jr.

[@randymcfarland9930]

I'm a Born and raised BALTIMORE Me guy.My field name was blockhead.How can I not love this story.Ole my son's Nick name by my friends was Baby blockhead.

[@seanxodonnell]

Steeler nation baby

[@zmitch88]

Family.

[@lucaso6682]

4:55 Giannis Antetokoumpo lol

[@byroncrump4431]

Love you Cameron. Go bucks!!

[@MaoriAussie]

Great story. Nice head.

[@steelermule]

Ironhead looked a lot like the BUS in that first clip !

[@DaRedeyeJedi808]

His Son CAL Shaking his head was from his Grandpa CRAIG telling him to tell daddy "NOPE!! GRANDPA SAID HE'D LAY YOU OUT DAD"!!!!! 😂🙏🏽

[@johnp6632]

To saints fans out there he is a true hero

[@TheLil3K]

I don't understand why people are so confused on weather it's his baby. OBVIOUSLY IT IS. Ever heard of mixed race? Like, seriously. I know a kid who has a black dad and white mom and he's black. Cam took after his mom in him being white.

[@treymiller1902]

Not even that lol... Cam is half white. Therefore his baby is 3/4 white and only 1/4 black. The ignorance of some people is amazing

[@myb3901]

It’s the eyes and hair, blue eyes and blonde hair are both recessive traits

[@misocriallo4379]

whether*

[@deeblue984]

they're just flaunting their STOOPITITY........google black people with blond hair and blue eyes.

[@marcelmiller7551]

I remember the old Ironhead Zest Body Wash commercial...But Ironhead isn't body wash for ladies but Ironhead, what's with this thingy

[@MOBROOKS]

Loved that commercial

[@t.thompson8985]

That was such a great commercial...lol

[@bryancastanon989]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zmitch88]

Baby.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Imagine iron head and Jerome Bettis in the same team, and why doesn’t he have his own highlights ?!!

[@the1andonlykk320]

Katie Nolan 🔥🔥🔥

[@acewilliams7917]

His dad was a battering ram. My goodness man he'll punish you.

[@KleWdSide]

Was Craig Heyward good? I'm mostly familiar with his Zest Bodywash commercials lol

[@aidennicoli1283]

“He’s got a pretty decent size head”

[@cyrillesu]

3:44 is that the man behind the voice of nfl films?

[@ianneri1761]

Damn i wish I had genes like him

[@taylorgood3231]

Weird watching this. At Pitt, I partied with Craig Heyward, Charles Smith and Charles Gladman. Of course I know the real reason for the name "Ironhead."

[@marcusanderson4652]

Before there was "The Bus," there was "Ironhead."

[@verdations531]

._.

[@ecool6882]

They need to bring back the Monsters of the Gridiron

[@owenlevine3707]

My dad played high school football and he played the iron head

[@owenlevine3707]

Hakim Gansali yah he got trucked

[@FlightJordan]

I just found out Cameron’s dad died at 39 from a brain tumor😞😞 rip craig

[@sulkyotaku8309]

Iron head is a good ass person😤😭😖

[@MrBigvang41]

Will cam do a zest bodywash commercial?

[@mac2545]

his head is a 'snipers dream' lmao

[@BiggRude02]

@2:15 his baby boy like I don't think so youngin

[@calvishayward5158]

Cal Heyward ^^^^

[@mikedefeo4984]

My uncle knocked iron head and himself out trying to tackle him in high school because they hit helmet to helmet 😂

[@crosshairshadow]

Yeah upload this video when cam is out. Nice one NFL

[@patrickthomas8890]

Mike Tomlin is such a likeable guy.

[@maxxthunder5606]

Cam Heyward = Steelers