2007: Lettered for the first time. Had seven total tackles (two solo and five assisted). Named to the GLIAC all-academic team.

2006:  Redshirted.

High School:  Lettered in football three times at Birch Run Area High School under Chris Gilliam.  Senior season was a first-team all-conference as a tight end and linebacker and second team all-area.  As a junior was second-team all-conference and honorable mention all-area.  Also participated in basketball and baseball.

Personal:  Likes to hunt, fish and trap.  Majoring in construction management.  Sister, Tracey, played softball and Alma College.  Son of Paula and Ben Blessing.  Born on September 16, 1988.