William Heck brings compact, efficient RB production to Albany State
In the 2026 season, Albany State running back William Heck is a 5'9" sophomore who has already shown usable burst and steady, short-yardage efficiency, including 5 carries for 9 yards against Johnson C. Smith on September 6, 2026.[4][6] He fits the profile of a reliable rotational back: compact build, North Georgia roots, and enough game action to suggest the staff trusts him in the mix rather than treating him like a purely developmental piece.[1][6] The headline concern is ceiling—his early-2026 stat line is modest, so he reads more as a role player than a feature-back answer right now.[4]
