Jacksonville Jaguars
Justin Blackmon - #14 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/09/1990 |
| Birthplace | Oceanside, CA |
| College | Oklahoma State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 5th pick by Jaguars |
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PLAYER NEWS
Blackmon wrapped up his rookie season with six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' loss to the Titans on Sunday.|||||||
He had at least six catches and 79 yards in each of his last three games. Blackmon finished with 865 yards and five touchdowns on the season.
Blackmon hauled in seven catches for 79 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' loss to New England on Sunday.|||||||
Blackmon has caught at least six passes in three consecutive games.
Blackmon hauled in seven receptions for 236 yards during Sunday's 43-37 overtime loss at Houston.|||||||
Blackmon's big day came out of nowhere, as the fifth overall pick in this year's draft had compiled a combined 250 yards in his first nine games. Blackmon, though, could continue to post big numbers with Chad Henne now under center.
Blackmon signed a four-year deal worth about $18.5 million and took part in his first practice at training camp. Blackmon must have three days of non-contact practice before he's allowed to put on full pads. Coach Mike Mularkey said after practice Tuesday that Blackmon will not play in the first preseason game Friday against the New York Giants.|||||||
Blackmon, the fifth pick in the NFL draft, missed the first 11 days of practice. He was the last of the 32 first-round picks to sign a contract. Several days before camp opened, Blackmon pleaded guilty to an aggravated DUI charge that occurred in June in Stillwater, Okla.
Jacksonville first-round pick Justin Blackmon agreed to terms Monday with the Jaguars. The Oklahoma State wide receiver is the last first-round pick to reach a deal. He was chosen fifth overall by the Jaguars. The contract will be worth about $18.5 million for four years, which is the maximum for a fifth pick under the NFL's rookie wage system.|||||||
Blackmon, who missed the first 11 days of training camp, was arrested in Stillwater, Okla., on June 3 and charged with aggravated DUI when he registered a .24 alcohol level, three times the legal limit. He later apologized and indicated he would stop drinking. Blackmon pleaded guilty at his court hearing July 24. Blackmon isn't likely to play in the Jaguars' first preseason game Friday against the New York Giants.