Lance Heard
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 53 | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Sophomore |
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| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 335 lb (152 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Neville (Monroe, Louisiana) |
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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[edit]
In Heard's first two high school seasons, he played at Bastrop High School before transfering 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[edit]
LSU[edit]
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[edit]
Heard decided to transfer to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ Alexander, Wilson (22 December 2022). "Meet Zalance Heard, LSU's new confident and 'country strong' 5-star offensive tackle". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Nadeau, Rene (September 2022). "Recruiting: Neville OT Zalance Heard commits to LSU". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ McGee, Patrick (22 December 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 19 April 2024.
- ^ "LSU Lands Commitment From 5-Star OL Zalance Heard". Sports Illustrated. September 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Embody, Billy (September 2022). "BREAKING: 5-star OT Zalance Heard commits to LSU". On3.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Why four-star tackle Zalance Heard of Neville committed to LSU". The News-Star. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Mullin, Luke (September 2022). "Offensive line target Zalance Heard commits to LSU over Nebraska". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson (29 December 2023). "Brian Kelly addresses the absence of LSU offensive tackle Zalance Heard". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Bonnette, Michael (7 December 2023). "LSU's Lance Heard on Coaches' Freshman All-SEC Team". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Embody, Billy (2 January 2024). "LSU OT Zalance Heard enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Wilson (2 January 2024). "LSU offensive tackle Zalance Heard has entered the transfer portal". NOLA.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (21 January 2024). "LSU freshman OL Lance Heard will transfer to Tennessee". ESPN. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Sparks, Adam (21 January 2024). "Tennessee football lands 5-star tackle Lance Heard from LSU in transfer portal". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 19 April 2024.