Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Taylor Heinicke was born March 15, 1993, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He is a quarterback in the National Football League.

For the 2013 season, Old Dominion began a transition to Conference USA, meaning for the 2013 season, ODU was an independent team. Despite this, Heinicke led ODU to an 8–4 record against mostly FCS opponents. During the season, he passed for 4,022 yards, 33 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. He ran for 348 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also punted 13 times for a total of 539 yards, also kicking the longest punt on the team for the season of 61 yards. During 2013, Heinicke became just the 18th quarterback from Division I to pass for 10,000 career yards and rush for 1,000. His 2013 season marks placed him in the top ten among FBS quarterbacks in passing yards, passing yards per game and touchdown passes.

On December 8, 2020, Heinicke signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team. An impending restricted free agent in 2021, Heinicke signed a two-year, $8.75 million contract extension with the team in February.

Heinicke signed a two year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on March 13, 2023.