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Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff Writer
LSU true freshman offensive lineman Lance Heard announced that he is transferring to Tennessee.
Heard was the No. 51 overall prospect in the 2023 class and the No. 3 offensive tackle. He is a 6-foot-6, 340-pound lineman, originally from Monroe, Louisiana.
Heard entered the transfer portal on Jan. 2, and took visits to Tennessee and Oklahoma, before landing with the Vols. Despite being a true freshman, Heard played in 12 games at tackle this season for the Tigers.
Tennessee was in need of some help up front after right tackle Gerald Mincey transferred to Kentucky.
The Vols have been active in the transfer portal this offseason adding Heard, Notre Dame tight end Holden Staes, Tulane wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, Alabama tight end Miles Kitselman, Temple cornerback Jalen McMurray, Oregon State corner Jermod McCoy and Middle Tennessee State safety Jakobe Thomas.
Heard will have three years of eligibility remaining and will be eligible to play immediately upon arrival at Tennessee.