Stephon Heyer
{{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| image =
| number = 74, 75
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|1|16}}
| birth_place = Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| weight_lbs = 350
| high_school = Snellville (GA) Brookwood
| college = Maryland
| undraftedyear = 2007
| pastteams =
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2011}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- BC Lions ({{CFL Year|2014}})
| status =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 61
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 35
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 2
| pfr = HeyeSt20
}}
Stephon Heyer (born January 16, 1984) is an American former professional 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.{{cite news|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/31/ailing-heyer-hanging-tough-for-redskins/?page=all|title=Ailing Heyer hanging 'tough' for Redskins|first=David|last=Elfin|date=December 31, 2009|access-date=June 8, 2014}}[http://www.dailypress.com/dp-s0288.fbn--redskins-heyer_saug26,0,3376953.story Redskins settle on Stephon Heyer at right tackle]
=Oakland Raiders=
On August 2, 2011, Heyer signed with the Oakland Raiders.{{cite web | last=Langford | first=Rich | title=Oakland Raiders 2011 Free Agents: OT Stephon Heyer Says He is a Raider | website=Silver And Black Pride|publisher=SB Nation | date=2011-08-02 | url=https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2011/8/2/2340151/oakland-raiders-2011-free-agents-ot-stephon-heyer-says-he-is-a-raider | access-date=2025-05-18}}
=New York Jets=
Heyer was signed by the New York Jets on May 29, 2012.{{cite news|title=Jets to sign free-agent tackles Stephon Heyer, Ray Willis|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_tackle.html|work=The Star-Ledger|author=Vrentas, Jenny|date=May 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530141213/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_tackle.html|archive-date=May 30, 2012|access-date=May 29, 2012|url-status=dead}} He was released on August 20, 2012.{{cite web|title=Jets release OT Heyer|url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/20/jets-release-ot-heyer|publisher=Pro Football Weekly|author=PFW Staff|date=August 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827234257/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/20/jets-release-ot-heyer|archive-date=August 27, 2012|access-date=August 20, 2012|url-status=dead}}
=BC Lions=
Heyer signed with the BC Lions on April 23, 2014.[http://www.cknw.com/2014/04/23/bc-lions-bring-in-4/ BC Lions sign four Offensive Tackles to roster]
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
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Stephon-Heyer/92d620c6-8ba8-4e10-90e5-c704697b965a Oakland Raiders bio]
- [http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=208127300 Maryland Terrapins bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Atlanta
Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:Maryland Terrapins football players
Category:Washington Redskins players
Category:Oakland Raiders players
Category:New York Jets players
Category:Canadian football offensive linemen
Category:Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state)