Eastern Washington University Athletics

2014: Listed as a reserve at running back onthe preseason depth chart.

2013: Saw action as a reserve running back, andfinished the season with one rush for three yards. Was theteam’s scout team offensive player of the week once.

2012: Moved from linebacker back to runningback in the fall, and ended up rushing four times for 39 yards. Hehad two carries for 26 yards versus North Dakota (10/6/12),including a 23-yard run. In the spring he was a linebacker.

2011: Was a non-lettering squad member. Wasselected as the team’s offensive scout team player of theweek once.

2010: Redshirted.

HS: Graduated from Sandpoint HS in Idaho in2010. Earned first team All-Inland Empire League honors on offense.The Spokesman-Review also selected him to its All-NorthIdaho squad. He rushed for 954 yards and 10 touchdowns on 124carries (7.7 per carry). He also had three catches for 118 yards(39.3 yards per reception) and two scores as he scored a total of74 points. He also had four sacks on defense as he led Sandpoint toa 9-3 record, falling to Blackfoot 29-23 in the Idaho State 4Achampionship game. Hecker rushed for 194 yards on 19 carries in a20-7 win over Colville (Wash.), including a 77-yard run. He alsohad 172 yards and three touchdowns versus Lake City of Coeurd’Alene. He was team captain and voted his team’s bestoffensive back as a senior. He lettered three seasons, earningspecial teams player of the year honors as a sophomore and junior.He also lettered four years in track as a jumper and thrower.

Personal: Communication studies major. Born9/19/91 in Boise, Idaho. Will turn 23 the day before Eastern playsat Montana State. Parents are Curt and Barb Hecker.