New Texans OT Charlie Heck leaned on family in 2020 NFL draft prep

Posted Apr 27, 2020
The Heck NFL legacy continued on Day 3 of the NFL draft when UNC offensive tackle Charlie Heck, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck, was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round with the 126th overall pick. Andy was the No. 15 pick for the Seattle Seahawks in 1989. Charlie’s older brother, Jon Heck, also played college football. (ESPN.com)

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