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File LB-532 · National rank 4882 · 2027 class

James Heard Jr.

Mississippi State ·LB ·R-Jr ·2027 Draft · Camden, N.J.

6'2"Height 230 lbWeight

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247Sports Jun 12, 2026
James Heard Jr., Mississippi State Bulldogs, Edge - 247Sports
247Sports Mar 27, 2026
Former Syracuse linebacker James Heard Jr. details Mississippi State decision - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

James Heard Jr.

Mississippi State · LB · R-Jr · 2027 Draft · Camden, N.J. · Camden HS

6-2 · 230 lbs

3.6

Long Shot

Floor 2.7 · Ceiling 3.9

#4882 overall · #532 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Syracuse transfer linebacker with no recoverable production; developmental SEC depth.

Ceiling · 3.9

Career reserve (LB3) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.3) · LB lower-value.

Floor · 2.7

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Syracuse → Mississippi State

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