2006
Held down the starter's job at the center position in all 12 games of his junior season...Participated in every play during the season's first four weeks, running to nine straight dating to the '05 campaign, and in the year's final five games...Graded out at 80 percent productivity in 10 of the 12 contests.
2005
Played in nine games during his sophomore season, opening the year at the center position...Made a midseason move to offensive guard and started the final six games of the year at right offensive guard...After working as a reserve during the early portion of the '05 season, he played all but seven snaps during a five-week stretch.
2004
Played in four games during his redshirt freshman campaign.
2003
Sat out his true freshman season.
High School
Named first-team, all-state by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger on the offensive line following his senior season at Northeast Jones HS in Laurel, MS...Earned first-team, all-Region 5-4A honors as selected by the region coaches...Was named district most valuable lineman...Named to the Bernard Blackwell All-Star classic, Mississippi's North-South all-star game.
Personal
Born Royce Martin Blackledge, 5-10-85, in Sandersville, MS...Son of Mr. Marty and Mrs. Debbie Blackledge...Majoring in management of construction & land development.. |