File LB-532 · National rank 4883 · 2027 class
James Heard Jr.
6'2"Height
230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
3.6/10
Long Shot
Current · UDFA Territory
2.7 Floor
range 1.2
Ceiling 3.9
3.9/10
Long Shot
Ceiling · +0.3
2.7/10
Raw Prospect
Floor · −0.9
Ceiling: Career reserve (LB3) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.3) · LB lower-value.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.9.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
3.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Syracuse transfer linebacker with no recoverable production; developmental SEC depth.
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