James Heckard

Kohl's Comments

James Heckard had a strong showing at the 2026 Kohl's Southern Spring Showcase and continues to improve. During field goal charting, he totaled 10 points. Kickoff charting added 108.1 points with a best of 69 yards and a hang time of 3.9 seconds. His punt charting concluded with 104.4 points and a best ball of 52 yards with a hang time of 4.3 seconds. Previously, he scored 97.9 in the punt charting and 110.0 in kickoffs at the 2026 Kohl's National Underclassman Challenge, along with 15 points in field goals. At the 2025 Kohl's Southern Winter Showcase, he demonstrated solid fundamentals despite tough weather, earning 12 points in field goals and 100.9 points in kickoffs, highlighted by a 68-yard top ball and 3.8 seconds of hang time. His performance, including a best punt of 46 yards with a hang time of 4.1 seconds, confirmed his status as one of the stronger prospects in the competition. With his ball striking ability and consistency, he remains an exciting prospect that coaches should keep an eye on.