University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Listed as the starter at right guard on the depth chart following the conclusion of spring practice ... Named preseason second-team all-Sun Belt Conference by Athlon Sports and preseason third-team all-league by Phil Steele Publications ... One of three individuals selected the most improved in the weight room at the end of spring drills ... Helped the Red team to a 24-21 win in the annual spring contest as the offense averaged over seven yards per play.

Alabama-Birmingham Highlights (2012-14): A three-year letterwinner at UAB ... Started all 11 games he appeared in during the 2014 campaign at right guard, helping the Blazers win six games to become eligible for a bowl for the first time in 10 years ... Efforts helped the unit average 33.2 points and 431.8 yards per contest to rank fourth out of 13 schools in Conference USA in both categories ... As a sophomore played in 10 games, including starting the last four outings of the season ... Also made nine starts the previous fall ... Named to the league’s All-Freshman Team as well as the Commissioner’s Honor Roll in 2012.

High School Highlights: Was a two-year starter while earning three letters at Benjamin Russell High ... As a senior, led the squad with 75 knockdown blocks and was second with 16 pancakes, helping the Wildcats’ top rusher post 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns while BRHS led the region as a team ... Efforts led the Wildcats to the second round of the state 6A playoffs after going 1-9 each of the previous two years ... Lettered four years in golf as well ... Was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Cameron Ray Blankenship ... Born May 13, 1994, in Alexander City, Ala. ... Son of Joe and Julie Blankenship ... Is the oldest of three children ... Favorite movie is “Lonesome Dove” ... Favorite book is “Lone Survivor” ... Favorite teams are the Atlanta Falcons, Braves and Hawks ... Favorite athletes are Jeff Saturday, Chipper Jones and Bubba Watson ... Favorite musical artists are George Strait, Chase Rice and Merle Haggard ... Favorite foods are steak and potatoes and seafood ... Favorite subject is history ... In his spare time likes to hunt, fish, cook and play golf ... A communication major.