Heger possesses the instincts and versatility to become one of the breakout defenders in the 2029 class. He diagnoses plays quickly, allowing him to jump passing lanes for interceptions while also attacking downhill to stop the run behind the line of scrimmage. He is a reliable open field tackler and shows disciplined pursuit angles which makes him a dependable presence at every level of the defense. After earning All-Conference Honorable Mention, he enters the season with momentum and the opportunity to build on that success. Another productive campaign could establish Heger as one of the state’s must know defensive prospects.

Heger is an exciting athlete amongst the 2029 class and is already making his name known. Measures in at 5’10 180-pounds. Last season, he had 46 total tackles (15 solo, 31 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, with 3 INT. He has good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, acceleration, good jumping, and speed. Heger shows a keen desire for contact with his very good tackling. Heger diagnoses and reads the play, then puts himself in position to make a play on the ball. He excels both at blitzing and pass coverage. He has an explosive rush with a good use of hands to get into the backfield. In coverage, he shows good anticipation and adjustments to the ball in flight. Keep an eye on him.

Heger is already an explosive linebacker as a freshman. He measures in at 5’10 180-pounds. He had 46 total tackles (15 solo, 31 assisted), 2 TFL, 1 sack, and 3 INT. Heger has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Very good read and reaction speed. He’s an instinctive linebacker. Heger has very good tackling skills. Uses his strength to stop the ball carrier. When blitzing, Heger uses his smooth feet to pivot into an open gap and get the TFL. Very good blitzer. He bulldozes through the OL easily. I’m very excited to see how he continues developing as a linebacker.