2006: Appeared in and started all but one game last season...Was a major part of the Rams' offense which amassed 1,785 yards rushing and 15 rushing touchdowns in games in which he played...Was a part of an offensive line that allowed just 21 sacks last season as well.

2005: Appeared in and started nine games for the Rams, missing only the game versus Howard University...Was part of a WSSU offensive line that saw two running backs record 900-plus yard seasons...Named to the CIAA All-Rookie Team.

Personal: Blanks returns to the Rams' roster in 2007 as a projected starter after a very successful year in 2006 ...A native of Erie, PA, he is a 2005 graduate of Cathedral Preparatory in Erie, PA where he was an All-Conference, All-Area and All-State selection...Chose WSSU over several Division Bowl Subdivision programs including, but not limited to, the University of Nebraska and Notre Dame...The son of Joe and Mary Blanks...Uncle Billy Blanks is the creator of the world-famous Tae-Bo workout...A Business major at WSSU...Born in Erie, PA on October 24, 1986...Nicknamed "Animal."