Shippensburg University Athletics

2010 (R-Junior): Slotted nicely into the role as the second tight end while continuing to fill roles as a blocker and special teams player…played in 10 games before missing the final week due to injury…thrived in a home victory against Millersville, setting career-highs with four receptions and 71 receiving yards while scoring his first collegiate touchdown…had at least one catch in four games…also had four receptions in a home game against Gannon…graded out above 60 percent with his blocking responsibilities along the offensive line, earning particular merits for his work against Cheyney and West Chester.

2009 (R-Sophomore): Expanded his role as a valuable reserve tight end, blocker and special teams player for the Red Raiders…appeared in all 12 games…caught two passes during the season, including a season-long reception of 31 yards against Kutztown…graded out at 63 percent for the regular season…took the field for a season-high 21 snaps at Millersville…converted all five blocking attempts against Kutztown.

2008 (R-Freshman): Made his debut with the Red Raiders by appearing in all 11 games as a reserve tight end and a member of the special teams…served as a tight end and an offensive lineman for 92 snaps during the season and graded out at 54 percent…appeared on offense in eight games during the season.

2007 (Freshman): Redshirt season.

Garden Spot High School: Earned two letters as a tight end and defensive end, finishing his high school career and finished under head coach Matt Zamperini…received first-team honors on offense and defense as a senior…picked to play in the Tri-County all-star game as a starting tight end…served as a team captain in his senior season…led the team in sacks (13.5) as a junior…also earned letters in baseball as a first baseman and track and field as a discus thrower.

Personal: Full name is Brian Richard Heitz…is the son of Tim and Julie Heitz…majoring in criminal justice.