
Blackburn’s size and red-zone production make him a reliable Murray State target
Jesse Blackburn is coming off a strong 2025 showing for Murray State, with 48 catches for 612 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games and six starts, including a season-high 162 yards at Tennessee State; at 6-3 and 256 pounds, he brings a rare big-bodied profile for a wide receiver and was recognized as a preseason All-OVC selection, suggesting he is viewed as one of the league’s more dependable pass-game weapons.[1][2]