NDSU

Worked his way into defensive line rotation after being slowed by injury early in season ... Combines quickness, power and speed ... Sliding over from defensive tackle to nose guard, where he's the projected starter after spring practice ... 2004 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in nine of 11 games ... Finished season with 15 tackles including five solos and three tackles for loss resulting in a minus eight yards ... Had season-high four tackles including three assists against Montana Tech (9-11-04) ... Twice had three tackles vs. Carson-Newman (9-18-04) and at Nicholls State (10-2-04) ... Came up with two solos, a forced fumble and 1.5 tackles for a loss in road win at Nicholls State ... 2003 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): First-team junior college all-region for North Dakota State College of Science in 2003 ... Led the Wildcats in quarterback sacks with 10 while recording 55 tackles and recovering two fumbles ... Finished career with 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries ... 2002 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played defensive tackle for North Dakota State College of Science ... Had 22 tackles including one sack ... HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Minneapolis Patrick Henry ... Didn't play football until senior year of high school for head coach Ricky Hill ... Earned first team all-conference honors at running back ... Team captain ... Two-year letterwinner in basketball ... Member of Patrick Henry's 2000 Minnesota 3A state championship team ... PERSONAL: Majoring in mass communication with a minor in theatre ... Enjoys just relaxing, basketball and video games ...Son of Marnee Thompson and Rodney Heard ... Family includes three siblings, Stafon, Nicole and Jermon.

Defensive Point Chart

Season G UT AT TT FF FR P,BU-D INT KB Pts. Sacks Penetr’s

2004 9 5 10 15 1 0 1 0 0 80 0 3