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CJ Heard Vanderbilt
File CB-200 · National rank 1872 · 2027 class

CJ Heard

#8· Vanderbilt ·CB ·Jr ·2028 Draft · Atlanta, GA
5'11"Height 210 lbWeight
RepresentationAthletes First AgentReza Hesam Confirmed
Returning Starter
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Quick Notes
CJ Heard is a junior defensive back who transferred to Vanderbilt from Florida Atlantic and projects as a starter. A rising defender, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyAthletes First
AgentReza Hesam
Contact@rezahesam_ / @treysmith10
NotesContract representation — Athletes First (Reza Hesam).
SourceIG bio: @rezahesam_ @treysmith10
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#200 CB / 1642
#1872 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

CJ Heard — FAU transfer and returning nickel starter (71 tackles in 2025). Tough, downhill slot defender who fits the run and covers the underneath; a dependable rotation-plus piece.

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CB Keys 2025 · Vanderbilt
71
Tot
Better than 98% of 935 CBs
1
INT
Better than 79% of 899 CBs
3
PD
Better than 70% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#705
National
#68
Position
#82
State
High SchoolWoodward Academy
HometownAtlanta, GA
Offers55 schools view →
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Vanderbilt 12 7113
2024 Florida Atlantic 12 8001
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Transfer
Florida Atlantic→Vanderbilt 2025
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk