Stephon Heyer
No. 60 Free agent | |||||||
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Date of birth: | January 16, 1984 | ||||||
Place of birth: | Lawrenceville, Georgia | ||||||
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Career information | |||||||
College: | Maryland | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2007 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011 | |||||||
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Stephon Heyer (born January 16, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. 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.
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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
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
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- ↑ Redskins settle on Stephon Heyer at right tackle
- ↑ Oakland Raiders 2011 Free Agents: OT Stephon Heyer Says He is a Raider
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- ↑ BC Lions sign four Offensive Tackles to roster
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- Living people
- Sportspeople from Atlanta, Georgia
- American football offensive tackles
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- American football offensive lineman, 1980s birth stubs