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2003: Earned playing time as a defensive back, posting six tackles (four unassisted) ... posted a pair of tackles twice on the year, against Southeastern La. and Northwestern State.
2002: Was a backup in the defensive secondary as a sophomore and played mostly at cornerback ... totaled three tackles during the course of the season.
2001: Stepped into the mix quickly as a kick returner and defensive back rookie year ... fielded more kickoffs than anyone on the team with 13 for a 14.2-yard average ... also returned six punts for an 8.8-yard average ... longest kickoff return went 30 yards and his longest punt return was a 27-yard jaunt ... also posted five tackles (three unassisted).
Seguin High School: Was a standout for nearby Seguin High, earning three varsity letters, while playing for two different coaches ... was a starter at receiver and defensive back as a junior and senior for Coach Bobby Ortiz ... started for Mark Smith as a sophomore ... earned all-district honors in both positions for two years and had a school-record 11 interceptions in his career ... also a standout track athlete with a high school best of 10.47 in the 100-meters, winning district as a senior ... also ran a 21.78 in the 200-meters.
Personal: Born Feb. 23, 1984, in Seguin, Texas ... majoring in criminal justice ... son of Robert and Patrica Heyward.
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