Darrius Heyward-Bey
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Standout Performances and Awards
In 2007, Heyward-Bey was listed on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist, recognizing college football's top wide receivers. He led Maryland with 51 receptions and 786 receiving yards during the season. A notable performance came during the 2007 Emerald Bowl, where he scored a 63-yard touchdown against Oregon State. Following the season, he was named Maryland’s Most Valuable Offensive Player.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Feb, 1987
- Age
- 33 yrs
- Occupations
- American football player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Silver Spring
- Education
- McDonogh School
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American football player
- Twitter Id
- TheDHB85
- Net Worth 2021
- 20 million
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NFL Draft and Professional Career
After earning All-ACC honorable mention honors as a junior, Heyward-Bey declared for the NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season. In the 2009 NFL Draft, he was selected seventh overall by the Oakland Raiders—chosen ahead of other receivers who were highly rated by analysts. His combination of size and speed made him a notable pick, although the selection was seen by some as a surprise.
Heyward-Bey went on to play in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers. During his tenure with the Colts in 2013, Pro Football Focus reported that he dropped 16.5 percent of catchable passes, a statistic that drew criticism. Despite challenges, he remained a valued role player and special teams contributor, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As of his latest contract, he signed a one-year deal with the Steelers.
Legacy and Career Overview
Throughout his NFL career, Darrius Heyward-Bey was known for his elite speed and athleticism. While he did not become a top-tier wide receiver statistically, he contributed consistently on special teams and as a veteran presence on the roster. His college and professional stats are available on his Wikipedia page and various sports databases.
