Heze Kent is ITG Next’s 2025 Brunswick High School Male Athlete of the Year, presented by Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery.
Kent is a Class of 2026 tight end, but is also being recruited as an offensive lineman. He is a four-star football recruit and will be making a decision very soon regarding where he’ll be taking his talents to play collegiately, according to Brunswick head football coach Garrett Grady.
“Heze has set his commitment date for July 12,” Grady said.
Kent still has another year left at Brunswick, and Grady will be looking to the multi-talented athlete to help the Pirates in 2025 in a number of ways.
“Heze has a unique skill set,” Grady said. “He can literally play anywhere on the field. We utilize him in many different ways, whether it’s as an attached tight end, split out as a wideout, in the backfield as a fullback, or even lined up at quarterback. Heze has also punted for us and has played on numerous special teams. He is really good with the ball in his hands, and even takes pride in blocking in the run game.”
During the 2024 season, Kent was used primarily as a tight end and caught 41 passes for 983 yards with eight touchdowns. He contributed to one of the best offensive units in the history of Brunswick football.
“Heze had such a great impact on our team this past year, as he was part of the highest scoring team in Brunswick High School football history,” Grady said.
The Pirates’ record-setting season included an offensive output of 517 points.
“Heze and his teammates led us to a city championship and a region championship and into the playoffs,” Grady said.
Brunswick finished 10-2 overall last season, capturing the Region 1-5A title with an undefeated 8-0 record in region play.
Grady said that Kent’s influence on his teammates is one of his biggest attributes.
“He has made such a great impact on our team,” Grady said. “His teammates look to him for leadership and guidance. He pushes those around him to elevate their game.”
Kent currently has 27 offers from collegiate programs across the country, and with one more season remaining in his high school career, that number will likely continue to grow.
Grady said that no matter where Kent decides to go, he’ll be a welcome addition for any coach.
“Heze will continue to get better and progress throughout his career,” Grady said. “He is very coachable and takes what he is taught and applies it on the field. I think the sky’s the limit for him.”
Congratulations to Heze Kent, ITG Next’s 2025 Brunswick High School Male Athlete of the Year, presented by Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery.
