Lance Heard
| Tennessee Volunteers – No. 53 | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 335 lb (152 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| Bowl games | |
| High school | Neville (Monroe, Louisiana) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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
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
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Nagy, Zack (September 1, 2022). "LSU Lands Commitment From 5-Star OL Zalance Heard". Sports Illustrated. 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.