2007: Proved to be a stalwart on the WSSU offensive line and turned in one of the best seasons of any of the Rams' offensive linemen...Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams for the second consecutive season...Ran his start streak to 31 consecutive contests, the second longest start streak on the current WSSU roster (behind Michael Helton)...Has the opportunity to break the Rams' all-time consecutive start record if he starts all of WSSU's 11 games in 2008 (edging out former WSSU tight end Stan Wright's 41 straight starts)...Last time Blanks did not start a game for the Rams was on Sept. 3, 2005 when the Rams played at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

2006: Appeared in, and started, all 11 games for the Rams...Was a major part of the Rams' offense which amassed 1,785 yards rushing and 15 rushing touchdowns in games he played...Was a part of an offensive line that allowed just 21 sacks.

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 2008 as a starter after very successful seasons in 2005, 2006 and 2007...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 I-Bowl Subdivision programs including, but not limited to, 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...Born in Erie, Pa. on October 24, 1986...Nicknamed "Animal."