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Zalance Heard

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Class2023
  • PositionOT
  • HT6-5.5
  • WT305
  • High SchoolNeville
  • HometownMonroe, LA

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Recruiting Class of 2023
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On3 DB / Zalance Heard

As a College Recruit

Physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with outstanding length and block-finishing skills. Has prototypical size at the position, measuring 6-foot-5.5, 308 pounds prior to his senior season. Possesses elite length, with his arms checking in at 36 inches on college visits. Began his career as a defensive lineman prior to transferring to northeast Louisiana power Neville High. Played exclusively at right tackle as a junior before flipping to left tackle as a senior. His defensive lineman athleticism shows up by way of plus movement skills, particularly in the run game where he’s a mauling presence. Was already a dominant drive blocker in his first full season playing offensive line. Has natural upper body strength to go with his length and athleticism. Plays with a nasty disposition and works to finish blocks with authority. Is a bit high-hipped and will need to continue adding strength and flexibility to his base. Also needs to continue developing his pass set technique as he gains experience at the position. Looked like the top offensive line prospect on hand at the Under Armour All-America Game by a considerable margin. Was a top performer for the week after a strong showing in practice and the game, where he was generating a considerable push as a run blocker.

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D.J. FlukerOT/6-6/335
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HS Class of 2009
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2013Draft: Rnd1 /Pick11

We see several similarities between Zalance Heard and D.J. Fluker as high school prospects. Both have supreme length with arms that measure in the 36-inch range. They also both began their careers as defensive linemen before taking up offense tackle as upperclassmen. There are similarities on the field, as well. Like Fluker, Heard is a strong run blocker who plays with a physical edge. Heard is about an inch taller than Fluker and weighs less at the same stage, though we wouldn't be surprised to see their ultimate playing weight be the same - in the 330 pound range.

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Scouting Journal

1/03/23

Zalance Heard a top performer at Under Armour All-America week

Charles Power

Zalance Heard looked like the top offensive lineman all week – both in practice and in Tuesday’s game. The 6-foot-5.5, 315-pounder pairs elite length and high-end upper body strength to manifest in a brick wall on the edge. It took Heard a few reps to adjust during 1-on-1’s but he quickly got his feet and turned in impressive play the rest of the week. In Tuesday’s game, Heard used his strength to create a push. There were several plays where he completely bullied opposing defensive linemen. Make no mistake, the offensive line group at Under Armour was not strong, but Heard looked the part of one of the top prospects at the position nationally.

7/18/22

Zalance Heard earns 5th star from On3

Charles Power

Zalance Heard (No. 13) moves up a few spots to his fifth star after an in-person evaluation at LSU’s elite camp in June. The Monroe (La.) Neville trenchman is a lean 6-foot-6, 308 pounds with 36.5-inch arms. Heard was a dominant run blocker in his first season as an offensive lineman in 2021 and has shown considerable long-term upside both on video and in person.