| Carson Blackmon |
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Top-notch special teams performer who has earned starting nod at the right cornerback spot.
JUNIOR (2008)
Regular member of special teams units who appeared in all 13 games... recorded three solo tackles against C-USA rival UAB... posted two tackles, including one for a loss of a yard against C-USA rival Tulane during the annual Homecoming game. Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Made his first career start against the Falcons... finished with six solo tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss.
SOPHOMORE (2007)
Appeared in all but one game... regular contributor on the special teams... named the Special Teams MVP by his teammates... returned to the lineup at Conference USA rival Tulane after sitting out with an injury... recorded five tackles, including two solo stops, against the Green Wave... posted three tackles, including two solo stops, vs. Texas Southern during the regular-season finale. Texas Bowl: Finished with a solo tackle against TCU.
FRESHMAN (2006)
Valuable member of the special teams units... One of 36 players to play in all 14 games, setting the UH single-season record... Made his collegiate debut in the season opener at Rice... Posted a season-best two tackles in a game four times. AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Recorded an assist against South Carolina.
TATUM HIGH SCHOOL
Was listed as an All-Region selection by Prep Star magazine... was listed as a two-star recruit by Scout.com... ranked as the No. 86 cornerback by Scout.com... picked up a two-star ranking by Rivals.com... selected Second-Team All-State in the 3A ranks.
PERSONAL
Full name is Carson Farrell Blackmon... born Aug. 22, 1988... majoring in sociology.
TACKLES G UA A Total TFL-Yds PD FF FR Blkd
2006................ 14 5 8 13 0.0-0 0 0 0 0
2007................ 12 10 11 21 0.0-0 0 0 0 0
2008................ 13 19 10 29 2.0-4 0 1 0 0
TOTAL............... 39 34 29 63 2.0-4 0 1 0 0
Carson Blackmon's Career Bests
Tackles: 5, at Tulane (9-1-07)
Tackles for Loss: 1.0, vs. Tulane (11-8-08)
