Andy Heck is a former American football player who played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on January 1, 1967, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played college football for the Fighting Irish.
Heck was selected in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, where he played for three seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 1992. He spent two seasons with the Bears before signing with the Washington Redskins in 1994, where he played for four seasons and won a Super Bowl championship in 1992.
In 1998, Heck signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played for four seasons before retiring in 2002. During his career, he played in 165 games, starting in 157 of them, and was known for his durability and consistency as an offensive lineman.
Heck was also recognized for his outstanding performance on the field, earning several accolades throughout his career. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1994 and was a two-time All-Pro selection in 1994 and 1995. He was also named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
After retiring from playing football, Heck began his coaching career, starting as an assistant offensive line coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. He then moved on to coach for the University of Virginia and the University of Kansas before being hired as the offensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013.
In 2016, Heck was hired as the offensive line coach for the Houston Texans, where he has been coaching ever since. Under his leadership, the Texans' offensive line has improved significantly, and he has been credited with developing several young players into successful NFL linemen.
Overall, Andy Heck had a successful career as a football player and has continued to make an impact in the sport as a coach. He is widely regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of his era and has left a lasting legacy in the NFL.
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