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Justin Blackmon was a four sport star in high school in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He played football, basketball, baseball and track. In high school he was conference MVP in basketball, All-American in football and a state champion in track & field. He signed on to play WR for Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma St Cowboys

After redshirting his freshman year (2008) and serving in a minor role his (rs) freshman year (2009) he exploded as an redshirt sophomore. 2010 saw Blackmon become an absolute force in the B12. He caught 111 balls for 1782 yards and 20 TDs in 12 games. He also scored on a 69 (nice) yard run and a blocked punt return. For his efforts he was awarded Big12 Offensive player of the year, First team all Big-12, a unanimous All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award. In his final collegiate season he finished with a stat line of 121 catches, 1522 yards and 18 TDs. He was again named All Big-12 and a unanimous All-American. He became just the second receiver ever to win the Biletnikoff award a second time. In his final college game (the 2012 Fiesta Bowl) he finished with 8 catches for 186 yards and 3 TDs. During his time in Stillwater, Blackmon set NCAA records for most consecutive games of 100 or more receiving yards and most games gaining 200 yards or more.

He was drafted 5th overall in 2012 and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team before legal troubles and eventual suspension derailed his career.