Nick Blankenship '16 Recruiting Profile

It is an honor to get the chance to represent an Institution and the Alumni on and off the field. I know this will be an expense to the University which I must return to them through my character, integrity, hard work and positive representation.  I am determined to make my dream to play at the next level come true and to prove to that University their commitment in me was well worth it. 

Although being an outstanding Football Player is important to me it comes second behind my Academics.   I know my days on the field will always be numbered and Academics will be the foundation of my future.  My goal is to leave High School with a 3.9 or better and finish in the top 10% in my class.  I have been inducted into the National Beta Society which I am very proud of.  My Academic honors are as import to me as my Athletic.  My interest currently is around a Medical Career, Sports Management, Business or possibly even Coaching.  Over the next 2 years I will continue to focus those area’s of interest and also align those with the best fit for my higher education.   

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

JUNIOR YEAR  - 10 TD's Overall 

OFFENSE - 

Rushing - 152 ATT, 1,191 Yards, 7.84 YPA, 10 TD’s
Receiving - 8 REC, 124 Yards, 15.5 YPC, 

DEFENSE - 

56 Solo Tackles, 44 Assist, 4 Interceptions

Awards - 

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Player of the Week (week 4)
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Elite 11 Player

All Conference 1st Team Safety

All Conference 1st Team Running Back

All Region 1st Team Running Back 

All Area (over 25 High Schools) 1st Team Running Back 

SOPHOMORE YEAR - 11 TD’s Overall

OFFENSE -

Rushing - 85 ATT, 692 Yards, 8.1 YPA, 8 TD’s
Receiving - 8 REC, 124 Yards, 15.5 YPC, 2TD’s

DEFENSE -

53 Solo Tackles, 40 Assists, 5 TFL, 1 Sack, 4 Pass Breakups, 1 INT return for TD

AWARDS

• Player of the Game - George Wythe
• Player of the Game - Grundy
• WVVA (local TV station) Play of the Week-Richlands
• WVVA (local TV station) Play of theYear
• Bluefield Daily Telegraph Player of the Week (week 9)
• Bluefield Daily Telegraph Elite 11 Player
• All Conference, 2nd Team Safety
• All Conference 2nd Team Running Back
• All Area (over 25 High Schools) 2nd Team Offensive Utility Player

FRESHMAN YEAR -   

Started 11 Varsity Games 
Received District Honorable Mention - Safety
Varsity Letter in Football & Track