Q&A with 2026 offensive tackle target Courtney Heard

Q&A with Class of 2026 three-star offensive tackle target Courtney Heard.
Sep 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Florida State Seminoles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Florida State Seminoles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Florida State ranks as the sixth-best recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. However, the Seminoles are far from finished with acquiring talented. I recently conducted a Q&A with Class of 2026 three-star offensive tackle Courtney Heard from East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Georgia.

Q: What was it like receiving the offer from Florida State over the summer?

A: "Receiving the offer made me feel good, especially coming from the head coach, because it let me know that he was interested in my game."

Q: Do you have any plans to visit Florida State in the spring? What are you looking forward to in the visit?

A: "Yes, I plan on taking an official visit. I mainly wanna see what they have to offer and keep the relationship with the coaches going."

Q: I noticed that you went to the Charleston Southern game, what was the experience like for you?

A: "Going to the game was a fun experience, getting to connect with the coaches since I haven't seen them since I attended camp in the summer."

Q: With the newly acquired coaching staff with the Seminoles, are you focusing on anything specifically in your recruitment?

A: "Right now, I'm focusing on building a relationship with the new coaches and getting them to recognize my talent."

Q: Do you have a decision timetable before you make the school choice? Or will you just take it day-by-day?

A: "As of right now, I'm just taking it day by day seeing what schools what to offer and who has the most interest in me."

I want to thank Courtney for taking the time out of his day to answer our questions. Be sure to follow him on his Twitter (X) account.

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