Usage Score
13
Player Dossier
2009-2011Central Michigan
David Blackburn
TE • 6'3" • Detroit, MI, USA
Reliable chain-moverPossession profile
David Blackburn reads as a reliable chain-mover based on recent role and receiving efficiency.
Efficiency
67.6
Consistency
25.1
Season Value
51.1
Career Arc
Value trend by season
Best season by value score: 2011 Regular Season · Central Michigan
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Snapshot
- Career Teams
- 1
- Seasons Tracked
- 4
- Program Path
- Central Michigan
- Peak Game
- Peak game by takeover score: Ball State
Scouting Read
Best season and peak-game context are pinned here so the rest of the page can stay analytical without losing the headline story.
David Blackburn, TE. Best season Best season by value score: 2011 Regular Season · Central Michigan. David Blackburn reads as a reliable chain-mover based on recent role and receiving efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2011 Regular Season
Central Michigan paired 479 primary output with 67.6 efficiency.
Supporting note
2011 Regular Season role shape
target-driven usage with 67.6 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value is trending up
2011 Regular Season improved on the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: Ball State
Loss with an explosive receiving profile. It landed in the 100th percentile of the selected season.
Analysis workspace
Season Workbench
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Season Explorer
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2011 Regular Season · Central Michigan
Games
11
Receiving Yards / G
43.5
Efficiency
67.6
Usage
13
Consistency
25.1
Best Game by takeover score
Ohio
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Game-by-Game Trend
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Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. Unknown: 4. Kentucky: 12. Western Michigan: 32. Michigan State: 7. Northern Illinois: 61. NC State: 8. Eastern Michigan: 83. Ball State: 194. Akron: 17. Kent State: 46. Ohio: 15
Volume vs Efficiency
Low volume / high quality
High volume / high quality
Low volume / lower quality
High volume / lower quality
Volume on the x-axis, quality on the y-axis.
Volume versus efficiency scatter chart. Unknown: 1 by 26.7. Kentucky: 1 by 80. Western Michigan: 2 by 100. Michigan State: 2 by 23.3. Northern Illinois: 1 by 100. NC State: 2 by 26.7. Eastern Michigan: 8 by 69.2. Ball State: 9 by 100. Akron: 2 by 56.7. Kent State: 5 by 61.3. Ohio: 1 by 100
Split Comparison
Wins39 · n=2 · -10.6 vs Losses
Losses49.6 · n=8 · +10.6 vs Wins
First Half20.7 · n=6 · -50.3 vs Second Half
Second Half71 · n=5 · +50.3 vs First Half
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
11 games
Featured metric
Receiving Yards
Top game by takeover score
Ball State
Best efficiency game
100 vs Ohio
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 11/11 | vs Ohio | L 28-43 | — | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Sat 11/5 | @ Kent State | L 21-24 | — | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 9.20 | 0 | 19 |
| Sat 10/29 | @ Akron | W 23-22 | — | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8.50 | 0 | 10 |
| Sat 10/22 | @ Ball State100 receiving yards · High volume | L 27-31 | — | 9 | 194 | 21.6 | 21.60 | 2 | 60 |
| Sat 10/15 | vs Eastern MichiganHigh volume | L 28-35 | — | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 10.40 | 1 | 18 |
| Sat 10/8 | @ NC State | L 24-38 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Sat 10/1 | vs Northern Illinois | W 48-41 | — | 1 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 1 | 61 |
| Sat 9/24 | @ Michigan State | L 7-45 | — | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.50 | 1 | 5 |
| Sat 9/17 | @ Western Michigan | L 14-44 | — | 2 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 25 |
| Sat 9/10 | @ Kentucky | L 13-27 | — | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Thu 9/1 | vs Unknown | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Career Arc
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
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Central Michigan
2009-2011
Opening stop
Season Progression
2009200920102011
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Postseason | Central Michigan | 113 | 56.3 | 4.8 | — |
| 2009 Regular Season | Central Michigan | 113 | 56.3 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 2010 Regular Season | Central Michigan | 285 | 76.1 | 10 | 172 |
| 2011 Regular Season | Central Michigan | 479 | 67.6 | 13 | 194 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
Ball State
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
194
Primary metric
194 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
#2
Ball State
89
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
89 receiving yards with a 84.8 efficiency score.
#3
Boston College
25
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
25 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
#4
Navy
66
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
66 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
#5
Northern Illinois
19
Primary metric
Win with an explosive receiving profile.
19 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2011 Regular Season · Central Michigan
479 primary output · 67.6 efficiency · 13 usage
51.1
#2
2010 Regular Season · Central Michigan
44.7
285 primary · 76.1 efficiency · 10 usage
#3
2009 Postseason · Central Michigan
38.2
113 primary · 56.3 efficiency · 4.8 usage
Milestones
1
100+ receiving yards
2
8+ catch outings
3
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
2★
Class 2008 · Rating 0.7444
De La Salle Collegiate · Warren, MI
- Committed To
- Central Michigan
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2008
Career Facts
1
Career teams
4
Seasons tracked
877
Career Receiving Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 4 tracked seasons, 30 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.