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On3: 5-star Monroe (La.) Neville OT Zalance Heard vs. Huntington highlights
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:44 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:44 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:53 am to Captain Crown
looks like a giant out there.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 9:57 am to Captain Crown
Good lord those little guys don’t have a chance. Not a knock on Heard but how did he look in the camps? I guess seeing Campbell and Jones last year we got kinda spoiled that they were elite coming out high school I just don’t see the explosion out of Heard that I saw out of those two. Now listen I am sure I will get downvoted but this my own opinion and mine only.
Pressing submit tentatively
Pressing submit tentatively
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:06 am to FLBooGoTigs1
This is only Heard’s second season playing OT, so he is by no means a finished product.
From what I’ve seen and read, ZH is currently better as a run blocker (“drive blocker”) compared to pass pro - which is to be expected considering his limited experience playing the position. IMO, Heard probably won’t be a year one (1) starter like Campbell & Jones - but I look forward to him potentially starting in year two (2), along with Campbell, Jones, & possibly F. West at Center.
All that said, Heard has all the tools to be an elite OT - not only in college but potentially in the NFL. Heard is a legit 6’5.5” w/ 36” arms & approximately 300 lbs. - those are measurable‘s consistent with first round draft picks in the NFL
From what I’ve seen and read, ZH is currently better as a run blocker (“drive blocker”) compared to pass pro - which is to be expected considering his limited experience playing the position. IMO, Heard probably won’t be a year one (1) starter like Campbell & Jones - but I look forward to him potentially starting in year two (2), along with Campbell, Jones, & possibly F. West at Center.
All that said, Heard has all the tools to be an elite OT - not only in college but potentially in the NFL. Heard is a legit 6’5.5” w/ 36” arms & approximately 300 lbs. - those are measurable‘s consistent with first round draft picks in the NFL
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 10:10 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:16 am to dwright369
This makes sense he has the build that Kelly looks for and looks athletic but watching Campbell and Jones come out of their stances to pass block last year was amazing. I look forward to seeing Heard in purple and gold though
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:35 am to FLBooGoTigs1
quote:Agreed. Haven't seen a lot of him but he did look a little stiff in PP from the video and others I've seen. I think he's gonna be a good one tho. Can't wait to see him play in P&G.
I just don’t see the explosion out of Heard
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:39 am to Captain Crown
I'm ignorant af but he doesn't seem too athletic for that size. But man is he HUGE. Excited to seem him in P&G
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 10:40 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 10:51 am to FLBooGoTigs1
Heard is a lot more raw than Campbell. Will Campbell was as polished and ready to play as a freshman OT as you'll ever see.
Jones is a little bit more raw than Campbell, but still looking at early PT.
Heard is a physical prototype for an OT, but very raw playing the position. Luckily the two OT spots are taken for the next 3 years . I'm sure he'll start his career at LSU playing guard then move to OT once Campbell gets drafted in the first round and Jones moves to LT.
Jones is a little bit more raw than Campbell, but still looking at early PT.
Heard is a physical prototype for an OT, but very raw playing the position. Luckily the two OT spots are taken for the next 3 years . I'm sure he'll start his career at LSU playing guard then move to OT once Campbell gets drafted in the first round and Jones moves to LT.
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 10:58 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:24 am to Captain Crown
I could be wrong on this but I think Heard starts inside here then works his way outside.
He could also start at RT early on if Emery Jones moves inside too at any point.
I think Heard maybe redshirts his first year here though. He should be an absolute beast though, his potential is extremely high.
He could also start at RT early on if Emery Jones moves inside too at any point.
I think Heard maybe redshirts his first year here though. He should be an absolute beast though, his potential is extremely high.
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 11:36 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:25 am to thunderbird1100
quote:
I could be wrong on this but I think Heard starts inside here then works his way outside.
100%.
LT and RT are occupied until 2025 I believe.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:34 am to Captain Crown
Heard is next. This is potentially the best OT to ever play at LSU
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:41 am to CatfishJohn
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LT and RT are occupied until 2025 I believe.
Edit:
I can't do math
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 11:42 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:56 am to FLBooGoTigs1
quote:No, you're right. I was just reading through to see if anyone had the stones to post that.
Not a knock on Heard but how did he look in the camps? I guess seeing Campbell and Jones last year we got kinda spoiled that they were elite coming out high school I just don’t see the explosion out of Heard that I saw out of those two.
Campbell and Jones were like 2 one-offs in the same year... spoiled us all. I liked Jones at least as much as Campbell and got some shite for that. Meh.
Footwork on a couple of passes showed he's taking some coaching on to the field which is important.
Size tools are definitely there, he just looks to me like a guy who gets some snaps Soph season and can be counted on to start RT Jr. year. Maybe with a red shirt.
Absolutely, no slouch! Apparently, he's learning fast so hopefully he'll be ahead of my time frame.
You also have to consider who CBK/CBD will be bringing in. I gotta think it's reasonable to expect a minimum 3 of top 10 OL recruits in the country every year from here on in.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:57 am to dwright369
quote:Yep. Where you been, baw?
All that said, Heard has all the tools to be an elite OT - not only in college but potentially in the NFL. Heard is a legit 6’5.5” w/ 36” arms & approximately 300 lbs. - those are measurable‘s consistent with first round draft picks in the NFL
This post was edited on 9/22/22 at 11:59 am
Posted on 9/21/22 at 11:59 am to CatfishJohn
You like his feet enough to start off at Guard, Cat?
Posted on 9/21/22 at 12:07 pm to Damathe
Heard can play guard or tackle. Ideally I would want to see Campbell at LT, Heard at RT, and Jones at guard.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 12:12 pm to SoloTiger
If Heard starts within the next couple years at LSU it will be at guard while Campbell and Jones are your tackles. After Campbell and Jones leave Heard slides to the outside. A few folks have already mentioned this in the thread. Heard is going to need more time to develop.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 12:14 pm to SoloTiger
quote:I sure won't rule it out but to me he moves more like a Dumervil/Tackle than a Ingram or Jones.
Heard can play guard or tackle. Ideally I would want to see Campbell at LT, Heard at RT, and Jones at guard.
Folla?
This post was edited on 9/21/22 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 9/21/22 at 1:23 pm to Damathe
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You like his feet enough to start off at Guard, Cat?
I think he will develop rapidly and yes, I think he will see PT freshman year at guard then start at guard sophomore year. Then move to RT junior year.
Posted on 9/21/22 at 1:49 pm to CatfishJohn
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I think he will develop rapidly and yes, I think he will see PT freshman year at guard then start at guard sophomore year. Then move to RT junior year.
After this thread I'll temper my expectations on Heard because some other articles I read gave me the impression that he could be a plug and play at RT.
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