2015-16: Played in 12 games … Was on the field for 24 offensive snaps and 44 special teams plays … A member of the field goal/PAT unit as a blocker … Was on the field for nine special teams snaps against South Alabama … Blocked for all eight PATs in the Eagle’s win over Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl.
2014-15: Did not see game action.
2013-14: Saw action in five games … Opened second quarter against Western Carolina by catching Eagles’ first pass of the game for a 19-yard touchdown vs. Catamounts from Jerick McKinnon.
2012-13: Redshirted … Converted from wide receiver to tight end … Member of Georgia Southern honor roll in spring of 2013.
HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his senior season with 39 grabs for 635 yards and seven touchdowns … Pulled in nine catches for 81 yards and a score his junior season … Caught a 60-yard pass against Warren County and scored the opening touchdown of the contest … Caught three passes for 80 yards in the game and tallied two scores … Helped lead Washington-Wilkes to the Class A GHSA state playoffs and caught a 62-yard touchdown pass against Prince Avenue Christian … Lettered four times in football, basketball and track & field … Served as team captain his senior year.
PERSONAL: Born Da’Quan Tremaine Heard on August 26, 1994 in Washington, GA … Uncle, Bobby Acree, played football for Chattanooga (1989-93) … Cousin, Teverrius Jones, played football for Lenoir-Rhyne.
MAJOR: Sport Management