Velles Alvin Heckman (July 27, 1936 – September 24, 2024) was an American college football player.

He returned in 1956 and played at the tackle position for head coach Bob Woodruff's Florida Gators football teams from 1956 to 1958.

Bill Kastelz, the sports editor of the Jacksonville Times-Union, wrote that Heckman's play reached All-American levels against No.

"[3] Bill Kastelz wrote: "Big, fast and tough, he outshone all of Auburn's great linemen.

[6] In May 1959, Heckman and golfer Tommy Aaron were the first recipients of the "Gold Gator" award presented to a University of Florida student with "nationally recognized athletic prowess.