Charlie Heck


Charlie Heck is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football for the North [Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina Tar Heels].

College career

Playing at Rockhurst High School, Heck committed to University of North Carolina as a tight end on November 30, 2014, choosing the Tar Heels over Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State and others.
After redshirting his freshman season, Heck started some games as a redshirt freshman before becoming a full-time starter during his sophomore season. Heck played at right tackle during his junior season and left tackle during his senior season. After his senior season, Heck participated in the 2020 Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Heck was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Heck was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season. He was activated on November 28.
Heck re-signed with the Texans on March 19, 2024. He was released on August 27.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 11, 2024, Heck was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 8. Heck was waived by the Cardinals on November 18 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.

San Francisco 49ers

On December 25, 2024, Heck was signed by the San Francisco 49ers off the Cardinals practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 17, 2025, Heck signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Personal life

Charlie's father, Andy Heck, is the offensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, a former NFL offensive lineman for 12 seasons, and an All-American during his college football career at Notre Dame, where he won a 1988 [Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team|National Championship]. Charlie's brother, Jon Heck, also played offensive tackle for the University of North Carolina and currently serves as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the [Troy Trojans football|Troy Trojans football team].