Kellen Heard
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Career Summary
Kellen Heard is a former NFL defensive tackle from Wharton, Texas. After playing at Texas A&M and Memphis, he appeared with Buffalo, St. Louis and Indianapolis in the NFL.
Kellen Heard is a former NFL defensive tackle from Wharton, Texas. After playing at Texas A&M and Memphis, he appeared with Buffalo, St. Louis and Indianapolis in the NFL.
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Early Life
Heard is from Wharton, Texas. The official Texas A&M and Memphis roster records identify Wharton as his hometown.
Heard is from Wharton, Texas. The official Texas A&M and Memphis roster records identify Wharton as his hometown.
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High School
At Wharton High School, Heard earned four all-district selections and twice received Class 3A all-state recognition. Memphis credited him with 56 tackles and nine tackles for loss as a senior, following productive defensive statistics in his earlier high-school seasons.
At Wharton High School, Heard earned four all-district selections and twice received Class 3A all-state recognition. Memphis credited him with 56 tackles and nine tackles for loss as a senior, following productive defensive statistics in his earlier high-school seasons.
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College Career
Heard began his college career at Texas A&M, where he redshirted in 2005 and lettered three seasons on the defensive line. His Aggies career included 67 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He transferred to Memphis for 2009, initially working at right tackle before returning to the defensive line; he played nine games and recorded six tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss.
Heard began his college career at Texas A&M, where he redshirted in 2005 and lettered three seasons on the defensive line. His Aggies career included 67 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He transferred to Memphis for 2009, initially working at right tackle before returning to the defensive line; he played nine games and recorded six tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
After college, Heard entered pro football as an undrafted signing. The Colts player profile records that Oakland signed him in April 2010 and that he later joined Buffalo’s active roster in December 2010.
After college, Heard entered pro football as an undrafted signing. The Colts player profile records that Oakland signed him in April 2010 and that he later joined Buffalo’s active roster in December 2010.
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NFL Career
Heard’s NFL career included time with Buffalo, the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts. Memphis identified him as a Buffalo player in 2011 and a Rams and Colts player in 2012. The Colts profile lists 26 regular-season games and two starts overall; during 2012 he played 11 games for St. Louis and Indianapolis, making 15 tackles. Indianapolis signed him on November 27, 2012.
Heard’s NFL career included time with Buffalo, the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts. Memphis identified him as a Buffalo player in 2011 and a Rams and Colts player in 2012. The Colts profile lists 26 regular-season games and two starts overall; during 2012 he played 11 games for St. Louis and Indianapolis, making 15 tackles. Indianapolis signed him on November 27, 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Heard reached the NFL after a multi-school college career and appeared in 26 regular-season games with two starts. At Texas A&M, he contributed to the defensive line across three letter-winning seasons before completing his college career at Memphis.
Heard reached the NFL after a multi-school college career and appeared in 26 regular-season games with two starts. At Texas A&M, he contributed to the defensive line across three letter-winning seasons before completing his college career at Memphis.
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Playing Style
Heard worked as a large interior lineman. College records list him at 6-foot-6 and more than 330 pounds; he played defensive line and nose tackle at Texas A&M and Memphis, while also spending part of his Memphis season at right tackle.
Heard worked as a large interior lineman. College records list him at 6-foot-6 and more than 330 pounds; he played defensive line and nose tackle at Texas A&M and Memphis, while also spending part of his Memphis season at right tackle.
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Legacy
Heard’s football path included position changes and a transfer from Texas A&M to Memphis before he reached the NFL. Memphis continued to recognize him among its former players in the league during his 2012 season.
Heard’s football path included position changes and a transfer from Texas A&M to Memphis before he reached the NFL. Memphis continued to recognize him among its former players in the league during his 2012 season.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official team and college sources document Heard’s playing career but do not provide verified details about his activities after football.
The reviewed official team and college sources document Heard’s playing career but do not provide verified details about his activities after football.
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22703, 00-0027431, 1985-10-17, Kellen Heard, Kellen, Heard
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