On3: 5-star Monroe (La.) Neville OT Zalance Heard vs. Huntington highlights

looks like a giant out there.

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

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I just don’t see the explosion out of Heard

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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.

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.

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I could be wrong on this but I think Heard starts inside here then works his way outside.

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100%.

LT and RT are occupied until 2025 I believe.

Heard is next. This is potentially the best OT to ever play at LSU

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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.

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No, you're right. I was just reading through to see if anyone had the stones to post that.
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.

You like his feet enough to start off at Guard, Cat?

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.

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You like his feet enough to start off at Guard, Cat?

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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.