2004: Gained valuable experience practicing behind three senior running backs, all of whom had been starters...used the season as his redshirt season.

High School: Played for Perry Schneider at Taravella High School...Earned first-team All-Broward...participated in both the Broward North/South All-Star Game and the Dade/Broward All-Star Game...as a senior he returned four kick-offs for touchdowns and scored two touchdowns versus Ely...recorded 855 yards on the ground and 345 receiving yards...defensively, had 100 tackles...listed in Who's Who.

Personal: Son of Walter and Dianna Heard...born March 26, 1986 in San Diego, CA...relative of Daryl Porter, brothers Dewight and Justin Perkins.