Stephon Heyer
No. 74, 75
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1984-01-16) January 16, 1984
Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Snellville (GA) Brookwood
College:Maryland
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:61
Games started:35
Player stats at NFL.com

Stephon Heyer (born January 16, 1984) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Maryland.

He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, New York Jets and BC Lions.

High school years

Heyer attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia and was a student and a two-year letterman in football.

College career

During his time at Maryland Heyer appeared in 50 games, with 37 starts at left tackle. He ended his college career by being selected and playing in the 2007 Hula Bowl. He earned honorable mention honors in 2006 as an All-ACC Lineman. After playing in the Champs Sports Bowl, Heyer was selected to the ESPN.com's All-Bowl team for his excellent play. In 2004, he started in all 11 games at left tackle and ended the year being the terps highest rated lineman. In 2003, he started in all 13 games at left tackle, finished the season as the team's second highest rated lineman, and had only two penalties the entire season. In 2002, as a freshman, Heyer played in all 13 games, but started only one, and had only two penalties for the entire season.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Heyer was signed by the Washington Redskins in 2007 as an undrafted free agent. Heyer became a full-time starter for the Redskins in 2009.[1][2]

Oakland Raiders

On August 2, 2011, Heyer signed with the Oakland Raiders.[3]

New York Jets

Heyer was signed by the New York Jets on May 29, 2012.[4] He was released on August 20, 2012.[5]

BC Lions

Heyer signed with the BC Lions on April 23, 2014.[6]

Personal life

Heyer is the son of Ronald and Glenda Heyer. He was recruited by numerous division one colleges out of high school including: Michigan, Georgia, Arkansas, Clemson, Florida, Alabama, Ohio State, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and Auburn. He graduated with a degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2006.

References

  1. ↑ Elfin, David (December 31, 2009). "Ailing Heyer hanging 'tough' for Redskins". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ Redskins settle on Stephon Heyer at right tackle
  3. ↑ Oakland Raiders 2011 Free Agents: OT Stephon Heyer Says He is a Raider
  4. ↑ Vrentas, Jenny (May 29, 2012). "Jets to sign free-agent tackles Stephon Heyer, Ray Willis". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  5. ↑ PFW Staff (August 20, 2012). "Jets release OT Heyer". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on August 27, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  6. ↑ BC Lions sign four Offensive Tackles to roster
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