CJ Heard

Prior to Vandy • Competed at Florida Atlantic as a freshman in 2024 • Named third-team All-American Athletic Conference • Led Owls with 82 total tackles • Added two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, a pass break-up and half of a tackle for loss • Recorded double-digit tackles in three games, including a season-best 13 against South Florida • Made 11 tackles, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble against Army • Racked up a dozen tackles against UConn • Assisted on a tackle for loss against Charlotte The Heard File • Played on both sides of the ball during prep career at Woodward Academy • Appeared in 48 career varsity games • Recorded 222 total tackles, 152 solo, adding 15 tackles for loss and a sack with four interceptions and a fumble recovery • On the offensive side, ran for 114 yards • Son of Ashley Houston and Cornelius Heard Sr. • Majored in business at FAU