Overview
- On3’s Pete Nakos reported the commitment after the news was first relayed to the outlet by Heard’s agent via Hayes Fawcett.
- A former five-star in the 2023 class, Heard signed with LSU before transferring to Tennessee, where he started at left tackle the past two seasons.
- He earned Third-Team All-SEC honors in 2025 and, per PFF-cited reports, allowed two sacks last season and three across 25 career starts.
- Heard has one season of eligibility remaining and is expected to use 2026 to bolster his NFL draft stock.
- The pickup secures Kentucky’s left tackle spot under new head coach Will Stein and sets up a return to Neyland Stadium on November 7, 2026 to face Tennessee.