Lance Heard

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Lance Heard
Tennessee Volunteers–No. 53
Position Offensive tackle
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight335 lb (152 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)

Zalance "Lance" Heard is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Volunteers. He previously played for the LSU Tigers.

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Early life and high school

In Heard's first two high school seasons, he played at Bastrop High School before transferring to Neville High School. [1] In Heard's junior season, he switched to the offensive side of the ball to play right tackle where for his performance in the season he earned All District and All-State honors. [2] After Heard's senior season, he was invited to play in the U.S. Army Bowl where he caught a touchdown in the game. [3] Coming out of high school, Heard was rated as a five star recruit and the 22nd best player in the class of 2023. [4] Heard also held offers from schools such as LSU, Nebraska, Florida, Florida State, and Houston. [5] Heard decided to commit to play college football for the LSU Tigers. [6] [7]

College career

LSU

During Heard's freshman season in 2023, he played in all twelve games, while making one start for the Tigers. [8] For his performance in his freshman season, Heard was named to the SEC all freshman team. [9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Heard decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [10] [11]

Tennessee

Heard decided to transfer to play for the Tennessee Volunteers. [12] [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Alexander, Wilson (December 22, 2022). "Meet Zalance Heard, LSU's new confident and 'country strong' 5-star offensive tackle". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ Nadeau, Rene (September 2022). "Recruiting: Neville OT Zalance Heard commits to LSU". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ McGee, Patrick (December 22, 2022). "Who is LSU signee Zalance Heard? See why he's a star likely to make an impact on the O-line". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Nagy, Zack (September 1, 2022). "LSU Lands Commitment From 5-Star OL Zalance Heard". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Embody, Billy (September 2022). "BREAKING: 5-star OT Zalance Heard commits to LSU". On3.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Why four-star tackle Zalance Heard of Neville committed to LSU". The News-Star. October 6, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Mullin, Luke (September 2022). "Offensive line target Zalance Heard commits to LSU over Nebraska". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ Alexander, Wilson (December 29, 2023). "Brian Kelly addresses the absence of LSU offensive tackle Zalance Heard". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bonnette, Michael (December 7, 2023). "LSU's Lance Heard on Coaches' Freshman All-SEC Team". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Embody, Billy (January 2, 2024). "LSU OT Zalance Heard enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Alexander, Wilson (January 2, 2024). "LSU offensive tackle Zalance Heard has entered the transfer portal". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (January 21, 2024). "LSU freshman OL Lance Heard will transfer to Tennessee". ESPN. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ Sparks, Adam (January 21, 2024). "Tennessee football lands 5-star tackle Lance Heard from LSU in transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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