2006: One of the Golden Flashes’ most valuable defensive weapons...started in all but two of Kent State’s games at cornerback en route to earning honors as squad’s Defensive Back of the Year and Special Teams Player of the Year...tied for the lead in the nation with five forced fumbles...fifth on the team in total tackles with 62 — 40 of which were solo stops...recorded three sacks for a combined loss of 26 yards...had a breakout year on pass defense with four break-ups and four interceptions, which ranked fifth in the MAC...tallied 44 returning yards following his four picks...also led the team with four fumble recoveries.

2005: Started all 11 games at cornerback...was one of just six players to start in every game...compiled 63 total tackles, ranking fifth on the team...posted 41 solo stops and also had two tackles for a loss...led the team with four interceptions and had nine pass breakups...also forced and recovered a fumble...tallied at least four tackles in 9-of-11 games.

2004: Saw action in 10 games at cornerback, making five starts...set a school record with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown in his first career game at Iowa Sept. 4...finished the season with 27 total tackles, including 16 unassisted...intercepted two passes and broke up four others...also blocked a punt that led to a touchdown against Eastern Michigan Nov. 13.

2003: Was redshirted...was named Kent State’s Outstanding Defensive Scout by the coaching staff.

High School: Was an all-state selection as a senior at Booker T. Washington High School...also earned all-region and All-Tidewater accolades...was a two-time all-district selection...as a senior, had 10 interceptions and 10 touchdowns...was coached by Larry Stepney...lettered in football.

Personal: Born March 27, 1985...parents are Paul and Remedios Blankenship...majoring in leisure studies.