(AP) — Connor Heyward spent his first four seasons in Pittsburgh, playing a mixture of tight end and fullback for the old-school Steelers.With the chance to go elsewhere as a free agent, Heyward was given an opportunity by first-year Raiders coach Klint Kubiak to focus on fullback and exhibit his varied abilities.

The Las Vegas Raiders use fullback Connor Heyward to play a major role in their new offensive scheme.

Here’s a look at how former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward performed in his first regular-season game with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Three former Spartans were listed on the Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster.

Raiders FB Connor Heyward Fullback Mentality

Raiders FB Connor Heyward Future is BRIGHT!

Raiders FB Connor Heyward Mastering the Unseen Effort

Raiders FB Connor Heyward on Kubiak's Creative Offense

Raiders FB Connor Heyward Team Consistency