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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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We see several similarities between Zalance Heard and D.J. Fluker as high school prospects. Both have supreme length with arms that measure in the 36-inch range. They also both began their careers as defensive linemen before taking up offense tackle as upperclassmen. There are similarities on the field, as well. Like Fluker, Heard is a strong run blocker who plays with a physical edge. Heard is about an inch taller than Fluker and weighs less at the same stage, though we wouldn't be surprised to see their ultimate playing weight be the same - in the 330 pound range. 

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