Heiden played college football for South Dakota State University and totaled 112 receptions for 1,499 yards (13.4 avg.)
For the first time in his professional career, Heiden appeared in all 16 regular season and made ten starts.
[3] He again appeared in all 16 regular season games and made his Browns debut versus the Kansas City Chiefs on September 8.
In 2003, despite missing the final seven league games because of an ankle injury, Heiden had a career-high season with 18 receptions for 134 yards.
[4] On November 18, 2009, the Browns placed Heiden on injured reserve with an ankle injury after the Monday Night Football game.
[8] On January 29, 2025, Heiden was hired by the New York Jets to serve as their offensive line coach.