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Zalance Heard transferred to Monroe (La.) Neville after playing his sophomore season at Bastrop (La.) High. He was a first-team all-district selection in 2020 at Bastrop. Heard could be an impact defensive lineman in college, but he moved to offensive line exclusively as a junior to get ready for the next level. Heard plans on majoring in either history or kinesiology. He said his hobby is playing video games. His parents are Rodney Williams and Veronica Heard. He has a sibling, Rodney.

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Our time in the transfer portal is never a lengthy in the big picture, but when you are in it, you feel like the sprint will never end. New names

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The transfer portal closed on Friday, ending the most hectic six weeks of Will Stein's professional career. After juggling two jobs and adding 30+

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The transfer portal has been open for more than 10 days. In that time Kentucky has been one of the most active programs recruiting the portal.

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Oklahoma's biggest road test to date is set for Saturday night in Knoxville, Tenn. The Sooners are in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff

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