Stephon Heyer Explained

Number:74, 75
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:16 January 1984
Birth Place:New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:350
High School:Snellville (GA) Brookwood
College:Maryland
Undraftedyear:2007
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:61
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:35
Pfr:HeyeSt20

Stephon Heyer (born January 16, 1984) in New Jersey,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.

Early life

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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: WashingtonTimes.com. Ailing Heyer hanging 'tough' for Redskins. David. Elfin. December 31, 2009. June 8, 2014.
  2. http://www.dailypress.com/dp-s0288.fbn--redskins-heyer_saug26,0,3376953.story Redskins settle on Stephon Heyer at right tackle
  3. http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2011/8/2/2340151/oakland-raiders-2011-free-agents-ot-stephon-heyer-says-he-is-a-raider Oakland Raiders 2011 Free Agents: OT Stephon Heyer Says He is a Raider
  4. News: Jets to sign free-agent tackles Stephon Heyer, Ray Willis. The Star-Ledger. Vrentas, Jenny. May 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120530141213/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_tackle.html. May 30, 2012. May 29, 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Jets release OT Heyer. Pro Football Weekly. PFW Staff. August 20, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120827234257/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/20/jets-release-ot-heyer. August 27, 2012. August 20, 2012. dead.
  6. http://www.cknw.com/2014/04/23/bc-lions-bring-in-4/ BC Lions sign four Offensive Tackles to roster