Could 2017 Georgia ATH follow in parent's footsteps?

Georgia class of 2017 athlete Connor Heyward comes from a celebrated athletic family, including his late father, former Pittsburgh star Craig "Ironhead" Heyward (Hudl photo)

Connor Heyward was recently able to get a closer look at not only the city his parents were born in, but the school both attended for college — Pittsburgh.

Heyward is a 6-1, 200-pound athlete from Peachtree High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and not only do they have family ties to the school, but Connor has current family members in Pittsburgh.

Connor, the younger brother of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward, was in the Steel City for a visit in late July.

While in town, he took a drive over to the Oakland district and the University of Pittsburgh to get a better understanding of what Pat Narduzzi’s program has to offer.[hr]

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