ACTIVE

Shaka
Heyward

#50

CIN Bengals

6'3"

238lbs

25y/o

Overall Grade '25

54.3

Not Enough Snaps

Snap Count '25

139th/186 - LBs

Tackles '25

Not Enough Snaps

Pressures '25

Not Enough Snaps

Shaka

Heyward

#50

CIN Bengals

BIO

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SEASON STATS

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/2/2026

Shaka Heyward is a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals who earned a 54.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 0th among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 69.1 ranked 0th among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 43.3 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 55.1 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 2 solo tackles on the season. Heyward generated 1 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 39.6 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Cincinnati Bengals

2023 - Present

Duke Blue Devils

2018 - 2022

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

No Data - Not Ranked

SACKS

No Data - Not Ranked

ASSISTS

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FORCED FUMBLES

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

39.6

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

139

Total Snaps

137

Run Defense Snaps

121

Pass Rush Snaps

140

Coverage Snaps

Shaka Heyward

Summary Bio

Career

PFF Grades

Season Stats

Defense

Snaps

Shaka
Heyward