Career
Jeff was an avid hockey player growing up, playing the sport for eight years. He started playing organized football as a ninth grader at Barron Collier High School in Naples, Florida, where he also excelled in track and basketball. Jeff was also a team captain as a senior.
Heuerman also participated in track & field as a shot putter (top-throw of 44"2" or 135 metres) and discus thrower (127"10" or 390 metres).
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Heuerman was rated as the 18th best tight end prospect of his class. Heuerman enrolled early at The Ohio State University, joining the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in January 2011.
As a freshman, he played in 10 games, making his lone catch on the season against Florida in the 2012 Gator Bowl. As a sophomore, he played in all 12 games, including nine starts.
He had eight receptions on the year for 94 yards, including his first collegiate touchdown, an 18-yard score versus
Nebraska. As a junior, Heuerman led all Buckeyes receivers by averaging 17.9 yards per reception with 26 receptions for 466 yards and four touchdowns, and earned himself conference honorable mention honors. As a senior he had 17 receptions for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Denver Broncos
Heuerman was drafted in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
On May 9, 2015, Heuerman tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament in rookie camps and was ruled out for the 2015 season. Heuerman was born to Melissa and Paul Heuerman and has two younger brothers, Mike and Matt.