2016 Season

Played in all 11 games in his first season for the Blue and Gold … Primarily used on special teams … Made collegiate debut in the win over Kennesaw State on Sept. 3 … Posted first collegiate tackle in the Bucs’ win over Western Carolina at Bristol Motor Speedway (Sept. 17) … Recorded tackles against Mercer (Nov. 5) and in the win over No. 18 Samford (Nov. 12).

2015 Season

Redshirted the 2015 season.

Prior to ETSU 

Competed in both football and track at McEachern High School … was selected offensive player of the week during his senior season … played in the Senior Bowl Cobb County ... was an outstanding track athlete, running a 47.0 in the 400 meters.

Personal

Born Aug. 24, 1996 … son of Sherard and Harondra Heyward … expecting to major in exercise science … played for high school coach Kyle Hockman.