2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#89 Will Heller
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: DET Injury: OK		Experience: 10 College: Georgia Tech Height: 78 Weight: 275 Born: 2/28/1981

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Fum
2011	DET	16	6	42	0	12	0
2010	DET	16	4	37	1	5	0
2009	DET	16	29	296	3	50	0
2008	SEA	12	4	29	0	-	1
2007	SEA	16	13	82	3	-	0

Summary

Tight End Rank: #98All Players: #609

Heller played every game last season but caught just six passes with the Lions. He has 10 catches the last two seasons with Detroit. He has one NFL season with 29 receptions but fewer than 15 in every other season. At age 31, a sudden spike in production isn't expected. Heller is an adequate backup tight end, though. He remains more of a blocking tight end. He should continue to play a reserve role, getting a few chances in the passing game.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Heller reached his peak a few years back. He isn't likely to return to that status in the near future. He'll be fortunate to have double-digit receptions, giving him next to no value for fantasy teams.

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Notes

Dec 11 05:23 pm

The Detroit Lions stuck with their two-tight end package even after TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) was injured in Week 14. TE Will Heller played a season-high 64 snaps, and TE Tony Scheffler played 61 snaps.
Source: KFFL.com

Jul 14 03:03 pm

Detroit Lions FB James Bryant and TE Will Heller may compete for one roster spot during training camp because both can play in the backfield as a fullback. Bryant will have to show he is a good blocker and can be a successful short yardage back to beat Heller for the spot.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 23 01:53 am

Despite the signing of FB James Bryant during the offseason, the Detroit Lions are expected to use TE Will Heller at both the fullback and tight end positions. Bryant might be ticketed for the practice squad.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 22 04:13 pm

The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent TE Will Heller (Lions) and DE Everette Brown (Chargers) to one-year deals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 12 05:13 pm

The Detroit Lions have released TE Will Heller.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 07 11:43 pm

Detroit Lions TE Will Heller had one reception, a 10-yard touchdown grab, in the Wild Card loss Saturday, Jan. 7, against the New Orleans Saints. Heller did not have a touchdown during the regular season.
Fantasy Impact: Don't expect a repeat performance going forward.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 05 01:13 am

Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler managed two receptions for 41 yards in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, while TE Brandon Pettigrew managed two catches for just 13 yards. Third-stringer TE Will Heller chipped in with one catch for 10 yards.
Fantasy Impact: Pettigrew is the tight end to use in Detroit but he is only a marginal option.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 30 10:43 am

Detroit Lions TE Will Heller could handle the duties normally reserved for fullbacks, with the release of FB Jerome Felton. Felton is versatile and considered a good pass blocker.
Source: KFFL.com

Sep 04 04:43 am

Since the Detroit Lions are using so many two-tight-end sets, the team may keep four tight ends on their final roster, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. TEs Brandon Pettigrew, Tony Scheffler, Will Heller and Dan Gronkowski may all make the final cut.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 24 02:43 pm

Detroit Lions TE Will Heller (back) sat out of most of morning practice Thursday, June 24, because of a back injury, reports John Niyo, of The Detroit News.
Source: KFFL.com

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