The leading, returning tackler and one of just two, returning starters on defense.

2005: Started all 13 games and tied for the team lead in tackles (76) and was second in passes defensed (7).

2004: Played in all 12 games and was second in tackles (30) among non-starters...Had two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt...Named honorable mention Gateway Conference All-Academic team.

2003: Played in eight games, mainly on special teams...Recorded two tackles.

High School: Conference "Player of the Year" and all-region and all-metro...A versatile performer who played QB, WR, RB, LB and DB...In his career, totaled 661 yards receiving, 617 yards rushing and recorded 98 tackles...Scored a total of 18 touchdowns...National Honor Society member and four-year class president.

Worth Knowing: Majoring in health education...Son of Mark and Maxine Heaston...Born May 24, 1985.