Lance Heard

American football player

Lance Heard
Tennessee Volunteers – No. 53
PositionOffensive tackle
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight335 lb (152 kg)
Career history
College
  • LSU (2023)
  • Tennessee (2024–present)
Bowl games
  • 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl (Jan.)
High schoolNeville (Monroe, Louisiana)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)
  • Stats at ESPN.com

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]

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.
  • LSU Tigers bio
  • Tennessee Volunteers bio