Player Story
Josh Blackwell story
Josh Blackwell built his college career from 2018 through 2021 as a cornerback from Buford, GA wearing No. 31, spending time with Duke. The clearest part of Josh Blackwell's career was his defensive production: 96 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 20 passes defended across 32 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2021 with Duke. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
Defensive careers can be hard to read from one number, but Josh Blackwell's production has multiple signals. His career also includes 227 return yards, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 32 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Duke.
The arc is straightforward: Josh Blackwell moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.