Heyward grew up in Duluth, Georgia and attended Peachtree Ridge High School.

[5] After losing his starting position after the first game of the 2019 season to Elijah Collins, Heyward later left the team and entered the NCAA transfer portal.

[10] Heyward was selected in the sixth round with the 208th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[13] On December 4, 2022, Heyward scored his first professional touchdown during Week 13 at the Atlanta Falcons, a 17-yard catch, getting both feet inbounds at the back of the end zone.

[18] His older brother, Cameron Heyward, is an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.