'Good chance' No. 3 OT in the country will officially visit Auburn
Much of what 4-star offensive tackle Zalance Heard knows about Auburn, he learned from Tigers defensive tackle Enyce Sledge, Heard’s former teammate at Monroe (La.) Neville.
“I talk to Sledge almost every day,” Heard said. “He loves that place, trust me. He has nothing but good stuff to say about (Auburn). I haven’t heard him say anything bad.”
Auburn on Tuesday offered Heard, the No. 3 tackle and No. 16 recruit nationally in the On3 rankings, a scholarship. The word came from Tigers offensive line coach Will Friend.
And, it appears to have Heard’s attention.
Heard is intrigued by what he has heard about Auburn
Even though Heard has never visited Auburn and said he has talked to the staff only “a couple times,” when asked if he planned to visit the Tigers, he replied, “Yes, I will.” He added Auburn has a “good chance” to land an official visit.
“I would love to go check the place out,” Heard said. “I’m hearing so much good stuff about it (from Sledge).”
Heard said he isn’t quite sure when a visit could take place. He’s is no hurry to pick a school. He is not an early enrollee and said he has “no timeframe” to commit.
(***June 17 official visitors for Auburn)
The touted recruit has four remaining official visits
To date, he has taken just one official visit and that was to Nebraska. No others are scheduled yet.
LSU leads for Heard in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with o 92 percent projection.
Hear is Heard’s On3 scouting report: Physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with outstanding length and block-finishing skills. Has prototypical size at the position, measuring 6-foot-5.5, 295 pounds as a junior. Possesses elite length, with his arms checking in at 36 inches on college visits. Began his career as a defensive lineman prior to transferring to northeast Louisiana power Neville High. Played exclusively at right tackle as a junior and looks to have the highest upside at offensive tackle. His defensive lineman athleticism shows up by way of advanced movement skills, particularly in the run game where he’s a mauling presence. Already a dominant drive blocker in his first full season playing offensive line. Has natural upper body strength to go with his length and athleticism. Is a bit high-hipped and will need to continue playing lower. Needs to continue developing his pass set technique as he gains experience at the position.
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