JUSTIN Blackmon went from a generational prospect to NFL bust in simply two years.

It had nothing to do along with his efficiency on the sector, however quite his points off the sector.

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Blackmon was a highly-rated prospect popping out of Oklahoma State earlier than his NFL profession finally sputtered.

He was the very best huge receiver in school soccer for 2 years and a slam dunk first-round decide.

In 2010 and 2011 Blackmon racked up over 3,300 yards and 38 touchdowns on 232 catches.

His efficiency earned him back-to-back Biletnikoff Awards, the award for the nation’s prime receiver, in these years.

Whereas he was thriving on the sector, Blackmon’s off the sector points began in school.

He was arrested on October 25, 2010 for driving underneath the affect after being caught going 92 mph in a 60 mph zone.

Blackmon. was suspended for one recreation and his school profession continued with no hitch.

He continued to thrive in school and was finally drafted to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 5 total decide within the 2012 NFL Draft.

Getting drafted did not clear up Blackmon’s act although. Simply two months after the draft he was arrested once more, this time for aggravated DUI.

The 2012 season was nonetheless a hit for Blackmon. He performed 16 video games and caught 64 passes for 865 yards and 5 touchdowns.

He finally pleaded responsible to the 2012 DUI cost and earned his first NFL suspension due to it.

Blackmon sat out of the primary 4 video games of the 2013 NFL season resulting from his suspension, however broke out in an enormous means when he returned.

In 4 video games Blackmon had 415 yards and a landing, however was shortly suspended once more.

The NFL sidelined him indefinitely for violating the NFL’s substance abuse coverage.

Blackmon by no means performed one other snap within the NFL after that suspension, however his points continued.

Eight months after his suspension, Blackmon was arrested as soon as once more for possession of marijuana.

He checked himself right into a voluntary 90-day program after the arrest, however discovered himself in handcuffs once more in 2015.

Blackmon was arrested for one more DUI and was sentenced to a yr in jail.

He by no means noticed any jail time although, as an alternative receiving a suspended sentence and a year-long probation.

It was largely radio silence from Blackmon after that arrest, however his title appeared in police information as soon as once more on April 15.

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In line with an alleged Payne County police document, Blackmon was arrested for public intoxication in Oklahoma.

He appears like a shell of his former award-winning self, and faces a fantastic, jail time, or each for his most up-to-date crime.

Blackmon nonetheless has supporters on the earth of soccer although.

Final yr he was honored with an induction into the Faculty Soccer Corridor of Fame for his legendary stint at Oklahoma State.

His alma mater can be going to induct him into their Ring of Honor in November.

There is no such thing as a phrase on whether or not or not Blackmon will be capable of attend the ceremony.