North Carolina Central University Athletics

Named to 2008 All-Independent First Team by Phil Steele[apos]s 2008 College Football Preview magazine. 2007 - JUNIOR SEASON: Topped Eagles in receptions (42) and receiving yards (509). Tied for the team lead with four touchdown catches. Tied for second on the squad in scoring with 24 points. Caught a career-best seven passes for 53 yards at Savannah State (Oct. 20). Recorded a season-high 94 receiving yards on six grabs, including a touchdown, at Albany State (Aug. 25). Caught at least one pass in every game for the second straight season. 2006 - SOPHOMORE SEASON: Second-leading receiver on the team with 33 catches for 470 yards and five touchdowns. Unsung hero of CIAA Championship Game after making a difficult 38-yard reception in traffic with only five seconds left to set up the game-winning, 51-yard field goal, finishing the contest with a season-best six receptions for 96 yards. Voted as the CIAA Receiver of the Week (Oct. 28) after catching four passes for 115 yards and three touchdowns at Livingstone. Made five grabs for 85 yards and a score versus Langston (Oct. 21). Caught five balls for 35 yards and a touchdown against Delta State (Nov. 25) in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. Returned two kickoffs for 28 yards at Fayetteville State (Oct. 14). REIDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Voted All-Conference, All-State and All-Region. As a senior, grabbed 37 receptions for 1,120 yards and boasted highest grade point average on the team. As a junior, caught 36 passes for 807 yards. Tied school record for most touchdowns in a state championship game. Team won 2002 and 2003 state championships. Also lettered in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Born July 24, 1986, in Reidsville, N.C. Parents are Wayne and Willie Mae Blackwell. Physical Education major at NCCU.