The Texas Longhorns have been searching for a quarterback since Colt McCoy left following the 2009 season. The player who could be their temporary answer at the position is currently taking second-team reps in practice.
Jerrod Heard has been backing up Tyrone Swoopes in Austin this spring, despite winning the starting job from Swoopes last season. Texas head coach Charlie Strong said he gave Swoopes the nod because he’s been around longer.
"It's just because he's got experience," Strong told Nick Castillo of the Dallas Morning News. "He's been there. But you watch him, he's making the throws and putting us in the right place.