San Diego Athletics

USD: Will compete on offense with the running backs... In 2015 appeared in all 11 games in a reserve role... Did not play in 2014 and sat out the 2013 campaign. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended nearby Point Loma HS... Selected team captain for 2011 squad... Named Western League Defensive Player of the Year. PERSONAL: Born on April 26, 1994 in San Diego, California... Son of Lorrie a Walter Heyward... Chose USD for the education and to be close to home... Also recruited by Cal Poly, Northern Arizona, Boise State, Army and Princeton... Notes his uncle (Kenneth Washington) played basketball at UCLA under John Wooden, his brother Christian Heyward plays football at SDSU, his cousin Jason Heyward plays baseball for the Atlanta Braves, his cousin Jacob Heyward plays baseball at the University of Miami, his cousin Simone Heyward plays softball for LSU and his cousin Stephanie Heyward plays softball for Cal Poly. MAJOR: Sociology.