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2025 Football Roster
Heckmann, Blake
Jersey Number 78
Blake Heckmann
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 300
- Hometown:
- Maryville, Tenn.
Bio
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It felt like my home away from home when I visited, and I love the Christian conservative community that the university has along with the coaches and players.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame I love listening to music on my headphones. For post-game I like to go out to eat with my friends and family.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he’s always been there for me and pushes me to be better.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I was a high school senior, we beat Alcoa high school with a game winning field goal.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 78 because it was my number since my freshman year of high school, and it's the only number I've ever worn in football.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom played volleyball at Pepperdine University, my uncle played football at Notre Dame, and my sister played volleyball at SMU/Virginia Tech.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is steak and potatoes or smash burgers with fries.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I open the Teamworks app when I wake up.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I golf when I’m not playing football.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have 2 dogs named Mazy and Chloe.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rob Gronkowski, and I also loved watching Mike Mcglinchy and Quintin Nelson at Notre Dame growing up.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my golf clubs because without them I would have nothing to do outside of football.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Don’t - Billy Currington
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation is a week with my friends and family in a house boat on lake Havasu with a brand new wake surfing boat and jet skis.
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It felt like my home away from home when I visited, and I love the Christian conservative community that the university has along with the coaches and players.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame I love listening to music on my headphones. For post-game I like to go out to eat with my friends and family.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad inspires me because he’s always been there for me and pushes me to be better.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I was a high school senior, we beat Alcoa high school with a game winning field goal.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 78 because it was my number since my freshman year of high school, and it's the only number I've ever worn in football.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom played volleyball at Pepperdine University, my uncle played football at Notre Dame, and my sister played volleyball at SMU/Virginia Tech.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is steak and potatoes or smash burgers with fries.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I open the Teamworks app when I wake up.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I golf when I’m not playing football.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have 2 dogs named Mazy and Chloe.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rob Gronkowski, and I also loved watching Mike Mcglinchy and Quintin Nelson at Notre Dame growing up.
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my golf clubs because without them I would have nothing to do outside of football.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Don’t - Billy Currington
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation is a week with my friends and family in a house boat on lake Havasu with a brand new wake surfing boat and jet skis.
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