Kellen Heard

American football player (born 1985)
American football player
Kellen Heard
No. 72, 96, 97
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1985-10-17) October 17, 1985 (age 38)
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:339 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:Wharton (TX)
College:Memphis
Undrafted:2010
Career history
  • Oakland Raiders (2010)*
  • Buffalo Bills (2010−2011)
  • St. Louis Rams (2012)
  • Indianapolis Colts (2012−2013)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:27
Sacks:2.0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kellen Heard (born October 17, 1985) is a former American football nose tackle. He played college football at Texas A&M, then transferred to the University of Memphis with his last year of eligibility.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Heard signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.

Buffalo Bills

On December 11, 2010 Heard was signed off the Raiders practice Squad by the Buffalo Bills.

St. Louis Rams

Heard was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams in September 2012.[1] He was released by the Rams on November 14.

Indianapolis Colts

On November 27, 2012, Heard was signed by the Indianapolis Colts for undisclosed terms. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Colts.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rams Notebook: DT Kellen Heard could go from waiver wire to starter
  2. ^ Chappell, Mike (August 25, 2013). "Colts cut 11 players, put Lawrence Sidbury on injured reserve". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 30, 2013.

External links

  • Memphis Tigers bio
  • Buffalo Bills bio
  • Indianapolis Colts bio