Mississippi State Bulldogs#45 · LB James Heard Jr.
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Camden, NJ
James Heard Jr. is a LB (#45) for Mississippi State, from Camden, NJ. In the 2025 season he had 12 tackles over 7 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 8
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 3
Coverage 7
Ball-hawking 8
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 6
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 12
Frame 12
Experience 13
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James Heard Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SYR | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SYR | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for James Heard Jr. appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowMississippi State LB: #45
- ClassJunior
- HometownCamden, NJ
James Heard Jr.: Mississippi State LB profile and stats
James Heard Jr. is a LB (#45) for Mississippi State, from Camden, NJ. This profile tracks James Heard Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
James Heard Jr. in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does James Heard Jr. play for?
James Heard Jr. plays for Mississippi State, wearing #45 at LB.
What position does James Heard Jr. play?
James Heard Jr. is a LB for Mississippi State.
How tall is James Heard Jr.?
James Heard Jr. is 6-2 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is James Heard Jr. in?
James Heard Jr. is listed as a junior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is James Heard Jr. from?
James Heard Jr. is from Camden, NJ.