Will Heller

Will Sanders Heller (born February 28, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.

Heller also played for the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions.

Early life Heller attended Marist High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a student and a letterman in both football and basketball. In football, he played tight end, wide receiver, and defensive back, and was a 2nd Team All-Northside selection under Marist head football coach Alan Chadwick.

College career Heller attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where he played tight end under Coach George O'Leary. Heller arrived at Georgia Tech as a walk-on candidate for tight end after turning down his only football scholarship offer to Division I-AA Furman.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint) Heller signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 5, 2003, after going undrafted in the 2003 NFL draft. He played in nine games, starting one, in 2003, catching two passes for 15 yards and one touchdown. He appeared in 10 games, starting two, during the 2004 season, recording 12 receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Heller was placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2004. He re-signed with the Buccaneers on April 29, 2005. He was waived on September 3, 2005.

Miami Dolphins Heller was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on September 4, 2005. He played in seven games for the Dolphins in 2005, catching one pass for one yard and a touchdown. He was waived on November 5, 2005. He played in 16 games, starting a career high nine games, for the Lions in 2009, totaling 29 catches for 296 yards and three touchdowns. He appeared in all 16 games for the fourth straight season in 2012, totaling 17 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown.