Lance Heard Explained

Lance Heard
School:Tennessee Volunteers
Currentnumber:53
Currentposition:Offensive tackle
Class:Sophomore
Heightft:6
Heightin:6
Weight Lb:335
Bowlgames:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)
Highschool:Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
Pastschools:
Espn:5150410

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

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