Duke's Tackling Machine Turned Bengals Special Teams Spark
Shaka Heyward, a gritty 6'3", 238-lb linebacker from Duke, amassed 340 tackles, 32.5 TFLs, and 11 sacks over 51 games (41 starts) as a two-time All-ACC honoree, showcasing relentless intensity and football IQ from a NFL-pedigreed family (cousins Cam and Connor Heyward with the Steelers). Now a pro with the Bengals, he's logged 22 tackles and a forced fumble in 18 games (2024-25), excelling on special teams—perfect for teams needing a high-motor depth LB with proven college production and no major injury red flags.
