Keith Heckendorf

Keith Heckendorf returns for his second season as a graduate assistant with the Nebraska football team where he will again assist the offensive coaching staff and work extensively with the Husker kickers. Heckendorf was elevated to the position in January 2006 after spending the previous season as the Huskers' offensive video intern.

Before joining the Nebraska football program, Heckendorf had a standout collegiate career as a quarterback at St. Cloud State University from 2000 to 2003. A native of Mosinee, Wis., Heckendorf was a two-time finalist (2002 and 2003) for the Harlon Hill Trophy, given annually to the top player in Division II, and was a consensus All-America pick each season.

Heckendorf owns numerous St. Cloud school records, including career school records for passing yards (9,695), pass completions (761), completion percentage (58.2), touchdown passes (101) and total offensive yards (9,997). As a senior, Heckendorf led the North Central Conference and ranked 10th nationally in total offense at 289.9 yards per game, while throwing for 30 touchdowns.

Heckendorf was also accomplished in the classroom during his time at St. Cloud State. He was a two-time College Division Academic All-America selection, was a 2003 National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete and was the Division II Men’s Winner of the 2003 Woody Hayes Award.