East Tennessee State University

2018 (R-Junior): Made one appearance for the Blue & Gold at Tennessee on Sept. 8.

2017 (R-Sophomore): Played in nine games, making one start (at No. 14 Samford) … Totaled 104 all-purpose yards on the season (79 receiving, seven rushing and 18 kickoff) … Recorded the first-ever touchdown in William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium as he scored on a 43-yard reception in the season-opening win over Limestone … The catch was also the first reception of his collegiate career … Posted two receptions for 18 yards and one rush for five yards at No. 1 James Madison on Sept. 9 … Had an 18-yard kickoff return, one catch for nine yards and two-yard run at No. 14 Samford on Nov. 11.

2016 (R-Freshman): Played in all 11 games in his first season for the Blue & 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 (Freshman): Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School: 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 400m.

Personal: Son of Sherard and Harondra Heyward … Born Aug. 24, 1996 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Played for high school coach Kyle Hockman.