Born on the 15th of March 1993, Damien Lewis is the son of Brett Heinicke and Diane Dodsworth Heinicke. After their divorce, Taylor decided to stay with Brett.
Who is Taylor Heinicke’s father?
Brett Heinicke is the father of Taylor Heinicke. Taylor explains in an interview with the Panthers that his dad was his best friend, he would drop everything for him and would be at every game. Brett did everything for Taylor. Unfortunately, Brett passed away a few days after Taylor completed his freshman season at Old Dominion.
Diane Dodsworth is the mother of Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke stated that his first call after discovering that he would be starting in lieu of Cam Newton for the Panthers was to his mother. There is no viable information about her on the internet.
Taylor Heinicke’s career history
Taylor Heinicke is a professional American Football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. Heinicke went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft but as an undrafted free agent signed with the Minnesota Vikings. In 2016, due to an off-the-field injury, Heinicke was placed on the reserved/NFI list. The following season, again, he was placed on the injured reserve.
In September 2017 he was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots but was released a month later. In November of the same year, the Houston Texans signed him but in April 2018 he was released and was claimed off the waivers by the Carolina Panthers. In Week 16, he suffered an elbow injury and was out for the rest of the season. Heinicke was signed to the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL before the 2020 XFL Draft. He signed with the Washington Football Team in December of 2020 and played for them till the 2023 season when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons for two years.
Heinicke attended Collins Hill High School where as a senior, Heinicke was named the Old Spice National Player of the Year in the state of Georgia. Along with this, he even appeared on a reality show featuring high school quarterbacks competing for a spot in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. For his college football career, Heinicke decided to commit to Old Dominion University as he got an athletic scholarship there he played from 2011-2014. In his freshman year, Heinicke was named to the All-CAA third-team and was the National Freshman Performer of the Year. He finished the 2012 season with a total of 44 touchdowns.
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FAQ's On Taylor Heinicke’s Parents
A. Taylor Heinicke played college football at Old Dominion University (ODU).
A. Taylor Heinicke is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.
A. As of 2024, Taylor Heinicke is playing for the Atlanta Falcons.
A. Taylor Heinicke's strengths include his mobility, decision-making, toughness, and ability to perform under pressure.
