Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics

Union City High School: Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at linebacker, offensive line and long snap…coached by Darren Bowling. Senior—2015 All-State first team selection…Mr. Football finalist…named Obion County Player of the Year…chosen Conference Defensive Player of the Year…All-District choice…voted team’s Pete Wright Most Valuable Player Award…collected 76 total tackles with one sack…defended two passes…Tornadoes won District title with a 11-1 record. Junior—2014 All-State first team honoree…achieve All-District recognition…team won Class A State Championship with a 14-0 record. Career—Amassed 198 total tackles…posted 6.5 sacks…intercepted three passes…broke up six passes…holds the record for most consecutive point after touchdowns snaps. Academics: Member of Honor Roll.
 
Personal: Born March 7, 1998 in Union City…son of Andy Blackwell and Melissa Scates…has two sisters.