Northwestern Wildcats#- · S Rod Heard
- Class
- Former player
Rod Heard played S for Northwestern. In the 2024 season he had 37 tackles and 1 sack over 16 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Rod Heard career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ND | 16 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | NU | 12 | 82 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | NU | 12 | 67 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | NU | 10 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | NU | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 55 | 228 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Season totals, 2019 to 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
- Big TenNorthwestern S: Former player
Rod Heard: Northwestern S profile and stats
Rod Heard is a S for Northwestern. This profile tracks Rod Heard's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Rod Heard in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
The Big Ten Report
One conference, in your inbox every Tuesday.
Standings, the title race and one opinion on the Big Ten. No filler.
Frequently asked questions
What team does Rod Heard play for?
Rod Heard plays for Northwestern at S.
What position does Rod Heard play?
Rod Heard is a S for Northwestern.