University of North Dakota Athletics

Enters the season as UND’s primary backup at strong safety.

2008 (Junior): Appeared in two games as a reserve safety ... Recipient of the 2008 Athletics Director Award of Merit.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in a career-high seven games and made nine tackles (eight solo) ... Also registered two tackles-for-losses and one forced fumble ... Earned first letter.

2006 (Freshman): Appeared in two games ... Made his collegiate debut against Winona State (Sept. 16) and made one solo tackle ... Also played against Western Washington (Sept. 23).

2005: Redshirt season.

Before UND: A 2005 graduate of Waunakee High School ... A 2004 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-state first team selection ... Named to 2004 Associated Press all-state second team ... Named to Wisconsin Journal all-area first team ... A 2004 second team all-conference selection as a quarterback ... The 2004 Waunakee High School Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year ... A two-time Madison Capital Times first team all-area defensive back ... Two-time WFCA all-region DB ... Two-time all-conference first-team DB ... 2003 Wisconsin Journal all-area honorable mention DB ... The 2003 Waunakee Defensive Player of the Year ... Member of 2002 state champion team ... Had five interceptions, four quarterback sacks, 10 tackles-for-loss, 14 knockdowns and two fumble recovery touchdowns as a senior ... Also competed in baseball ... Academic Honor Roll student.

Personal: Majoring in investments ... Son of Tim and Lori Heiser.