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Justin Blackmon

Imagine a super-fast football player who could catch anything! Meet Justin Blackmon!

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Cowboy receivers discuss Justin Blackmon's touchdown

Cowboy receivers discuss Justin Blackmon's touchdown

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Justin Blackmon speaks with reporters after the Alamo Bowl
Justin Blackmon celebrates after the Alma Mater
Cowboy players congratulate Justin Blackmon

Key Facts

Born
January 9, 1990.
Played For
Jacksonville Jaguars.
College Team
Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Special Award
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

Whoa! A Football Star!

Justin Blackmon was an amazing football player who played in the big leagues! He was a wide receiver, which means his job was to run super fast and catch the football when the quarterback threw it. He played for a team called the Jacksonville Jaguars. Think of him as a superhero on the football field, leaping and catching the ball!

From College to the Pros!

Before playing in the NFL, Justin was a star player for his college team, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He was so good that he was named an All-American twice! That's like being picked as one of the very best players in the whole country, not just once, but twice! Then, he got chosen to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is a huge deal!

Catching Like a Pro!

Justin was known for his incredible catching skills. He could grab the ball even when it was thrown really far or when other players were trying to stop him. Imagine trying to catch a bouncy ball while running really fast; that's what he did, but with a football! He made some amazing plays that fans will always remember.

A Special Hall of Fame!

Guess what? Justin Blackmon was so good at college football that he got a super special honor! In 2024, he was put into the College Football Hall of Fame. This is like getting a golden trophy for being one of the greatest college players ever. It means his amazing skills are remembered forever!

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