Tray Blackmon (born October 20, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | October 20, 1985 LaGrange, Georgia |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | LaGrange (GA) |
| College: | Auburn |
| Undrafted: | 2009 |
| Career history | |
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Early years
editAlthough undersized for a typical national type linebacker recruit, Blackmon was considered a five-star prospect by several recruiting services. Scout.com ranked him #1 among the 2005 linebackers class.[1] The Player of the Year in AAA for the State Champion Grangers, Blackmon had 116 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 12 Sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, one safety, and one defensive touchdown as a senior.
College career
editAfter redshirting in 2005, Blackmon recorded 18 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, in six games in 2006, which earned him a spot on The Sporting News Freshman All-America Second Team. He amassed 41 tackles, including 25 solo, in last seven games of the 2007 season. He added 21 tackles in 2008 and has 84 tackles for his career.
Blackmon battled suspensions and injuries during his collegiate career. Blackmon was suspended from playing in Auburn's first three games of the 2006 season.[2] In 2008, Blackmon suffered a broken bone in his wrist in the fourth game of the season.[3]
Professional career
editOn May 5, 2009, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Recruiting Football Team News, 247Sports".
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (August 2, 2006). "Sources: Auburn suspends LBs Blackmon, Sears". ESPN.com.
- ^ Goldberg, Charles (November 12, 2008). "Auburn's Blackmon away from team after taking a job to support his family; football future uncertain". Birmingham News.
- ^ "Stampeders sign import linebackers Blackmon and Campbell". TSN. May 6, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2009.
Further reading
edit- "Linebacker Blackmon seeks a change of scenery in CFL". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Associated Press. June 19, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2009.
External links
edit- Calgary Stampeders bio
- Scott Kennedy of Scout.com explains why Blackmon was the best defensive HS player he ever saw on YouTube
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