• Professional football tight end Steve Heiden played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns.

  Heiden tore his ACL and sprained his MCL during a December 15, 2008, game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He will miss the rest of the 2008 season but expects to return to the Browns for the 2009 opening game.The Plain Dealer: ...Steve Heiden Done for the Season, Aims... for 2009 Opener

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Steve Allen Heiden
  2. Born: September 21, 1976
  3. Birthplace: Rushford, Minnesota
  4. Height: 6'5"
  5. Weight: 270 lbs
  6. Position: Tight end
  7. Lettered in football and basketball in high school
  8. College: South Dakota State University
  9. Pick 69 in round three of the 1999 NFL draft

• Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Heiden played college football with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. He recorded 1,499 yards for eight touchdowns and earned All-American and All-North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. After college, Heiden was drafted 69th overall in the 1999 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.Official Site of the Cleveland Browns: Steve Heiden

  Heiden made his professional debut with the San Diego Chargers in 1999, playing in 11 games and making two tackles. He continued with the Chargers for two additional seasons, scoring two touchdowns between 14 receptions. Heiden came to the Cleveland Browns via trade in 2002, then missed time with an ankle injury in 2003. His performance improved with the Browns and in 2005 he had a career-high 401 yards including a 62-yard return for a touchdown.Official Site of the Cleveland Browns: Steve Heiden

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