Justin Blackmon, WR

Blackmon's draft stock has been on a steady rise for two years, and the two-time Biletnikoff Award winner has built a resume worthy of a top-10 pick in the 2012 draft.

With former Cowboys star receiver Dez Bryant off to play for the Dallas Cowboys, Blackmon stepped into the void as a redshirt sophomore -- and quickly stepped out of Bryant's immense shadow. Blackmon earned multiple All-American honors and was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. It was the first time in 12 years a non-quarterback earned the title.

Blackmon redshirted his first season in Stillwater, but came on as the team's most productive newcomer in 2009. His 20 receptions covered 260 yards and two touchdowns, helping to overcome the loss of Bryant to NCAA suspension for lying to investigators.

He lit up opponents consistently in '10 with 111 receptions for 1,782 yards and 20 touchdowns. Blackmon gained over 100 yards receiving and at least one touchdown in all 12 games in which he played in 2010, including 5-157-2 against a tough Nebraska squad (playing against top CB Prince Amukamara) and 9-172-2 in the team's 36-10 dismantling of Arizona in the Alamo Bowl.

Blackmon didn't let up in 2011, accumulating 113 catches for 1,337 yards and 15 touchdowns during the regular season in helping the Cowboys earn a trip to the Fiesta Bowl.

Scouts are a bit dubious about Blackmon, however, wondering if he will end up more like former OSU stud receivers Adarius Bowman or Rashaun Woods than like Bryant. His midseason DUI arrest in 2010 will not help his character grade. However, even with average speed for his size, his strength and hands should make him a solid value as a steady, if not elite, lead receiver.

Release: Physical player able to get off press coverage to release up the sideline or position himself inside the cornerback on slants and crossing routes. Does not have elite speed to separate after his release but uses strength to get a half-step on defensive backs.

Hands: Has strong hands any NFL receivers coach and quarterback would covet for their team. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride down the field. Fights for the ball in the air, has good vertical explosiveness and strong hands to bring it down in traffic. Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest. Had a few drops in 2010, losing concentration when trying to make a move or feeling a hit coming.

Route running: Typically lines up outside, but will be in the slot at times to use his physicality to move the chains. Best when using his size to get inside position for slants and post patterns. Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed. Flashes the feet and balance to excel on comeback routes, but only occasionally runs that route in OSU's offense. Will come back to help his quarterback when coverage breaks down.

After the catch: Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field. Used on quick screens despite his size because he can head-fake linebackers and stiff-arm smaller defenders. Aware of the sideline, gets two feet inbounds and can quickly turn upfield to get additional yardage. Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target. Combines his strength and fair acceleration to turn short passes into long gains when defenders are in his midst.

Blocking: Has enough upper-body strength and tenacity to be very effective as a downfield blocker. Is not shy about taking on his man, provides some pop and will open a running lane for his back at the next level. Inconsistent hitting his target or sustaining, however, allowing his man to get into the play.

Intangibles: Scouts have character concerns about Blackmon. Arrested for misdemeanor DUI in October 2010 and suspended for one game. Suffered a high left ankle sprain in 2010 against Kansas. Young player who was a full-time starter for only one season.

A fourth-year junior who is coming off the sixth-best receiving season in NCAA history with an OSU record 1,782 yards and OSU records for touchdown catches (20) and receptions (111) … His reception total represents the 15th best single-season effort in NCAA history and his TD total is seventh all-time in the NCAA … Set NCAA records with 12 straight games with at least 100 receiving yards and a TD, and his yardage total is an NCAA record for a sophomore … Is OSU's first Biletnikoff Award winner and the school's second finalist for the trophy in three seasons (Dez Bryant in 2008) … Is OSU's second straight unanimous All-American (Russell Okung) … The Big 12 Conference offensive player of the year by both the Associated Press and the league coaches … Became the first Cowboy named offensive player of the year since Barry Sanders and was the first receiver in the history of the Big 12 to win the award … Is already sixth all-time at OSU with 2,042 career receiving yards and fifth all-time with 131 receptions … Was OSU's third first-team all-Big 12 receiver in the last five years … Ended the season third nationally in scoring with 11 points per game and No. 13 in all-purpose yards (1,866).

Caught 113 passes for 1,337 yards and 15 touchdowns during the regular season. Back-to-back Biletnikoff Award winner and unanimous First-Team All-Big 12 selection.

Biletnikoff Award Winner as the nation's best receiver … Also won the Paul Warfield Award … Consensus All-American … Led the nation with 148.5 receiving yards per game and 20 touchdown receptions … Valero Alamo Bowl Offensive MVP … First-team All-Big 12, Offensive Player of the Year … Finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting … Had at least a 29-yard reception in every game and at least 105 receiving yards in every game with a touchdown catch in every game as well … Along with 20 touchdown receptions, he also scored on a blocked punt return (vs. Washington State) and on a 69-yard run vs. Baylor (OSU's longest run from scrimmage in 2010) … Averaged 16.1 yards per reception … Had three touchdown catches against Washington State and Tulsa … Had two TD grabs vs. Troy, Louisiana, Nebraska and Arizona … His receiving yardage totals included 125 vs. Washington State, 132 against Troy, 174 against Tulsa, 127 against Texas A&M, 190 vs. Louisiana (ninth-best total in OSU history), 207 vs. Texas Tech (eighth-best total in OSU history), 157 vs. Nebraska, 173 vs. Baylor, 145 at Texas, 130 vs. Kansas, 105 against OU (despite playing while injured) and 117 vs. Arizona … Had 24 catches of at least 20 yards and 10 of 40 yards or more .. His NCAA-best 148.5 receiving yards per game was 14 yards better than anyone else in the country … Did not play against Kansas State … Had more than 100 receiving yards in the first half of games against Texas (116), Baylor (115) and Nebraska (129) … Was Big 12 player of the week for his efforts at Texas Tech … Had at least five receptions in every game and a least eight receptions in 11 games … Caught 13 passes against Louisiana and Baylor to tie for second on OSU's single-game receptions list … Averaged 32.1 yards on his touchdown catches … Had 12 TD catches longer than 20 yards and eight that covered at least 30 yards … Had eight scoring plays of longer than 40 yards … Six of his scoring plays covered at least 62 yards.

Led OSU's pack of newcomers at receiver with 20 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns, tops among OSU's freshmen and transfers … Averaged 13 yards per reception … Caught his first passes as a Cowboy against Houston when he had two receptions for 28 yards … Caught a seven-yarder vs. Grambling State … Season-long catch came at Texas A&M when his lone reception covered 32 yards … Had two catches for 27 yards against Missouri and one catch for 22 at Baylor … Had a season-best four catches for 38 yards with a six-yard touchdown against No. 3 Texas … Had three catches for 30 yards at Iowa State and his lone catch against Colorado went for a 28-yard touchdown when he teamed up with Brandon Weeden … Led OSU in the Cotton Bowl with four catches covering 45 yards, including a 19-yard reception.

Redshirted.

2010: Was arrested for driving under the influence.

A standout football and basketball player who earned SuperPrep All-America honors as a wideout … Considered the nation's No. 20 receiver by SuperPrep and the No. 12 prospect in the Midlands region … A consensus all-state selection by Oklahoma's prep coaches, The Oklahoman and the Tulsa World … Scout.com listed him No. 58 among America's receivers … Caught 61 passes covering 1,547 yards as a senior with 14 touchdowns … Also carried the ball 21 times for 152 yards with two scores … Scored six special-teams touchdowns and four touchdowns on interceptions … Played on a state semifinalist team at Plainview (12-1) … Was the conference MVP in basketball as a junior … Colorado and Missouri were among the programs seeking his signature.

Born Jan. 9, 1990, in Oceanside, Calif. . . . Son of Warren and Donna Blackmon . . . Served as class president and is a drummer … Business management major.