Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Shaka Heyward
Dolphins· #45

ShakaHeyward

Linebacker

  • 6'3"
  • 238 lbs
  • Age 26
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 4 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'3"
Weight
238 lbs
Age
26
Born
April 19, 2000 · Dacula, GA
College
Duke
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$896KTotal Value
1YearDuration
$896KAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$896K2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
DukeCollegeCINSigned By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
1Tackles
0Solo
1Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026MIA410.000
2025CIN12160.000
2024CIN660.000
Total22230.000

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Heyward spent time on injured reserve in 2025 due to a lower-leg injury but was able to play in the final four games of the regular season. He mostly contributed on special teams and finished with 16 tackles (four solo) across 12 games.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs NEL000.000
Oct 25@ NYJW000.000
Oct 11vs CINL100.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation