I totally agree with you. Heard and Nico are both redshirt freshman and learning on the job. Remember what the Vol D did to Will Campbell and the LSU O-Line in Baton Rouge 2 years ago when he and the other tackle were freshmen. Campbell is now projected to be a top 10 pick in the spring. Playing OT is one of the hardest positions to play in the SEC, and it takes skill, strength and time to perfect your craft as best you can. I think Heard will be a 1st round pick when it is his time.Agree. But he won’t be nearly big enough to start at Guard as a true freshman either.
He’s likely the backup LT as a freshman, Heard will likely break out and leave early for the NFL, then Sanders starts at LT as a sophomore in 2026.