Al Blades Jr.
Miami Hurricanes – No. 7 | |
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Position | Defensive Back |
Class | Junior |
Personal information | |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
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Al Blades Jr is an American football Defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes.
High School Career[]
Blades Jr attended in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He committed to the University Of Miami to play college football.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
College career[]
2018[]
As a true freshman in 2018, Blades Jr recorded 13 tackles in 13 games. He played mainly on special teams.
2019[]
In 2019, Blades Jr recorded 36 tackles and 2 interceptions in 13 games in which he started 7 of those.
2020[]
In 2020, he recorded 29 tackles and two interceptions. At the end of the season, Blades Jr was diagnosed with myocarditis.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
References[]
- ^ "Blades Jr. honors late father by choosing Miami". ESPN.com. June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Commit Scouting Report: Al Blades Jr". InsideTheU.
- ^ Staff Writer. "Recruiting: Al Blades Jr. honors late father with Miami Hurricanes commitment". The Palm Beach Post.
- ^ Furones, David. "Al Blades Jr. honors late father with Miami commitment". sun-sentinel.com.
- ^ "4-Star CB Al Blades Jr. Commits To Miami". June 19, 2017.
- ^ Underwood, Cameron J. (June 18, 2017). "Welcome to the U, Al Blades Jr". State of The U.
- ^ Underwood, Cameron J. (December 20, 2017). "CB Al Blades Jr. signs with the Miami Hurricanes, which was basically cemented at birth". State of The U.
- ^ Furones, David. "Al Blades Jr. honors late father with Miami commitment". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Daniels, Tim. "4-Star CB Al Blades Jr. Commits to Miami Hurricanes over Tennessee, More". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Canes' Blades has myocarditis, done for season". ESPN.com. December 8, 2020.
- ^ Coleman, Madeline. "Miami's Al Blades Jr. to Miss Rest of Season After Myocarditis Diagnosis". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Furones, David. "Hurricanes react to Al Blades Jr.'s myocarditis diagnosis; face depth issues at CB". sun-sentinel.com.
- ^ "College football COVID update: Miami's Al Blades Jr. out for season with myocarditis". USA TODAY.
- ^ D'Angelo, Tom. "Miami Hurricanes: Manny Diaz hopeful Al Blades Jr. will make complete recovery from myocarditis". The Palm Beach Post.
- ^ "Miami DB Al Blades Jr. out for rest of the season with myocarditis". sports.yahoo.com.
- ^ Ciccotelli, Jenna. "Miami Safety Al Blades Jr. Out for Season with Myocarditis". Bleacher Report.
- ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article247704520.html[bare URL]
- ^ "Miami DB Al Blades Jr. Reveals He Has Season-Ending Heart Issue".
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