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WATCH: Kenneth Walker and Connor Heyward making plays in NFL debut

Kenneth Walker and Connor Heyward have been making plays in their NFL debuts against one another

Kenneth Walker and Connor Heyward squared off to start their NFL careers when the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the preseason against one another.

Michigan State fans will not be shocked when they hear the duo, though donning different colors, are making highlight reel plays all over the gridiron.

You can watch some of the highlights the two put up in the first preseason game via Twitter, here:

MSU Football Alums, @Kenneth_Walker9 and @ConnorHeyward1 are both making plays early in the @steelers vs. @Seahawks preseason game tonight! 👀🏈🙌🏼⤵️ @MSU_Football @MSU_Athletics

Courtesy: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/JKWPShj1Gq

— Nick Mantas (@Nick__Mantas) August 13, 2022

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Jersey numbers for every Michigan State football player who was selected in the 2022 NFL draft

Four Michigan State football players were selected in the 2022 NFL draft, and while it will be weird to see them in new jerseys, they will also be donning new jersey numbers.

Below, we rounded up the new numbers for all four Spartans who were drafted to the NFL.

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Gallery: First look at Connor Heyward in camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Connor Heyward is officially a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers after signing his rookie contract on Saturday, May 14. On Friday, we got to see the first pictures of the former Spartan in rookie minicamp with the Steelers.

Take a look at Heyward in action below:

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Connor Heyward officially signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Connor Heyward has officially signed his rookie contract with the Steelers

It is now official. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Saturday that they have officially signed former Michigan State football tight end and fullback Connor Heyward.

Exact details of Heyward’s contract were not disclosed yet, but OverTheCap estimates a salary of $705,000 in 2022 and a $182,740 signing bonus for a sixth-round draft pick.

Heyward’s rise to being drafted has been one of the best stories to follow in recent years. Heyward nearly left MSU after a frustrating start to his career as a running back, but a switch into a versatile H-back who can lineup out of the backfield or as a tight end has showcased his unique abilities and ultimately led to his selection in the draft..

We have signed TE/FB Connor Heyward, LB Mark Robinson, & QB Chris Oladokun. @BordasLaw

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 14, 2022

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WATCH: Connor Heyward and his brother Cam interviewed by the NFL Network about his Path to the Draft

Connor Heyward and his brother Cam interviewed by the NFL Network about his Path to the Draft

It’s almost reached ‘Payton Thorne and Jayden Reed went to high school together’ levels at this point, but in case you didn’t know yet, Connor Heyward will be joining his brother Cam on the Pittsburgh Steelers this upcoming season.

The two were recently interviewed on NFL Network about Connor’s Path to the Draft, which you can watch below:

"It's gotta be over 15 years ago. I'm not ready to go back to that." – @CamHeyward

"It's not happening." – @ConnorHeyward1

Safe to say the Heyward brothers are NOT living together in Pittsburgh 😂 pic.twitter.com/ncFjxr4Xxz

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 4, 2022

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Draft grades for the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Connor Heyward

Check out the grades given for the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Connor Heyward in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft

Connor Heyward was selected in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, joining his brother Cameron as a member of the Steel City’s franchise. Heyward brings a unique skill set to the Steel City, being able to play in a fullback type of role or even line up on the line in a tight end role.

The pick was given pretty good reviews by many around the NFL and the draft community, but there are still a few that believe the Steelers selection was nothing special.

Check out some of the draft grades given to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their sixth round selection of Connor Heyward:

The best Twitter reactions to Michigan State football players being selected in the 2022 NFL draft

Take a look at the most fun reactions to the different Spartans who were drafted over the weekend

The dust has settled in the NFL draft and a whopping four Spartans were selected, their most selections since 2016. Fans and analysts were very excited about this crop of Michigan State football players, who seem to have landed in some great spots.

Below, we take a look at some of the most fun Twitter reactions to the various Spartans being selected.

WATCH: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks about Connor Heyward

Michigan State football had three excellent offensive players selected in this year’s NFL draft, and the most versatile is probably Connor Heyward, who was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, home of his brother Cam.

After the selection, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to the media about his name tight end and fullback Connor Heyward:

Coach Tomlin on TE/FB Connor Heyward: pic.twitter.com/Vz0wuv9LaW

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 30, 2022

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Twitter reactions to the Pittsburgh Steelers draft Michigan State TE Connor Heyward

Here’s what Twitter is saying about the Steelers drafting Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward was the third Michigan State football alumnus to get drafted in the 2022 NFL draft and it was a very fitting selection as he will be joining his brother Cam Heyward in Pittsburgh after being taken by the Steelers in the sixth round.

Below, we put together some immediate Twitter reactions on the selection.

No surprise to any Steelers fan, the Steelers took Connor Heyward. Let's go. Excited to see what he can do! @CamHeyward how you feeling man?!

— Soos🦕 (@HolaImSoos) April 30, 2022

Connor Heyward’s a Steeler. 🤩😭

— Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) April 30, 2022

Steelers TE coach Alfredo Roberts on picking Connor Heyward: “It’s bigger than bloodlines.”

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) April 30, 2022

Connor Heyward holds his own value as an NFL draft pick, beyond his bloodlines, says Steelers TE coach Alfredo Roberts.

"I saw him play in-line, I saw him make plays down the field as a tight end. … He tracked the ball really well."

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) April 30, 2022

Great day to be a SPARTAN DAWG👇🏾

Congratulations @ConnorHeyward1! https://t.co/lEKI4Qqyoe pic.twitter.com/WT7aqa2DYD

— Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) April 30, 2022

I love the Connor Heyward pick. 1 he’s Cams brother. And they Heyward family doesn’t belong in any other uniform. Besides that, he’s a utility knife. This gives us flexibility after this season. If watt isn’t extended, boom he can play fullback/ST and can be TE2 when Ebron leaves

— Out of Pocket Sports (@OutofPoSports) April 30, 2022

People saying the #steelers only drafted Connor Heyward because he’s Cam’s younger brother clearly don’t watch a lot of football. Go watch his college highlights. He’s gonna add another dimension to this offence that is already stacked #HereWeGo

— Ryan Montgomery (@easymoneymonty) April 30, 2022

Connor Heyward said @CamHeyward with him in Atlanta “He followed me into my mom’s room (when I got the call) and was like ‘who is that’. I told him ‘one second’, about halfway through I told him it was Coach Tomlin. His facial reaction was just priceless.”

— 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) April 30, 2022

Connor Heyward?!?! That’s freaking awesome @steelers #HereWeGo !!!

— T (@jcmthe4th) April 30, 2022

Always liked Connor Heyward's game. Hope it keeps growing as a Steeler.

— jamie mac (@justcoverblog) April 30, 2022

This is just so freaking awesome.

Connor Heyward is going to the Steelers, joining his big bro Cam. https://t.co/ZvLPCmAdGL

— Audrey Dahlgren (@AudreyDahlgren) April 30, 2022

I love that the Steelers drafted Connor Heyward.

— Ty Wooley (@TyWooley) April 30, 2022

Miserable fans are going to call the Connor Heyward pick a family favor. Nah, he can ball that’s why. #Steelers

— DJ (@steelers_n6tion) April 30, 2022

I think Connor Heyward is going to be that TE3 on the roster, primarily used as that wing TE that can serve as a lead blocker. He's a weapon in the passing game too. Love this rep on the move to dig out PSU's Jaquan Brisker out of the hole, springing Kenneth Walker. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/X3S14ICBQn

— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) April 30, 2022

Connor Heyward! Like the addition for the Steelers

— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) April 30, 2022

I demand a Cam Heyward vs Connor Heyward rep in backs on backers this summer. #Steelers

— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) April 30, 2022

You can expect that Connor Heyward will be given a shot to play all kinds of special teams. He's a football player first. You'll find a spot on your roster for a guy like that.

— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) April 30, 2022

Wowwwww, this is why I love the @steelers 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛@ConnorHeyward1 is something special👑 ❤️🙏🏽💪🏽💯

I knew this kid since he was 6.#Pittsburgh #HereWeGo #Steelers #ConnorHeyward https://t.co/oqlBiyZsTj

— William Parker (@Vote4WillParker) April 30, 2022

Great move picking up Connor Heyward!

— Stu Cohen (@ScohenStu) April 30, 2022

Michigan State football TE Connor Heyward drafted in sixth round of NFL draft by Pittsburgh Steelers

Connor Heyward will join his brother Cam after being drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers

It’s always great to see brothers reunite, and that’s exactly what Michigan State football tight end and fullback Connor Heyward will be doing after he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Connor’s brother and all-pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward currently plays for the Steelers.

Heyward started his career as a running back, nearly transferred from MSU, but then found the perfect role as an H-back, tight end and fullback hybrid and that’s what he will be doing in the NFL as one of the more versatile Spartans to head to the NFL in a while.

Round 6, No. 208 overall: @steelers select @MSU_Football TE Connor Heywardhttps://t.co/aJyRvxIMKs #NFLDraft

— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) April 30, 2022

His brother was quick to welcome him to Pittsburgh:

Guess I got a roommate @ConnorHeyward1

— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 30, 2022