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Versatile offensive lineman who can play both guard positions as well as being a contributor on special teams ... Originally came to LSU with the intentions of playing on defense, but made the switch to offense during the spring of 2008 ... Goes into the 2009 season in position to seeing playing time on the offensive line after spending last year as a backup to All-American Herman Johnson.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Played in all 13 games with no starts ... Saw action on offensive line in three games – Appalachian State, North Texas and Georgia Tech ... Played on special teams, primarily on kickoff returns, in all 13 games ... Returned a pair of kickoffs for 15 yards ... Played season-high eight snaps vs. North Texas ... Opened season by playing five snaps in first game of collegiate career against Appalachian State ... Saw action on LSU’s final offensive series in Chick-fil-A Bowl win over Georgia Tech.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2007)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
A blue-chip defensive lineman rated among the best in the nation at his position ... Comes from a winning program after leading West Monroe to consecutive state titles in 2004 and 2005 ... Ranked in Rivals.com's Top 100 for 2007 ... Member of the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen, New Orleans Times Picayune's Blue-Chip List and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 ... Started sophomore through senior seasons and was named to the Class 5A all-state first team twice ... Finished his senior season with 54 tackles four forced fumbles, recorded four sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown ... Racked up 80 tackles and eight sacks as junior ... Coached by Don Shows.
PERSONAL
Full name is Robert Williams Blackwell ... Goes by Will ... Born Jan. 24, 1989 in Shreveport, La. Parents are Jimmy and Sara Blackwell ... Has one sister, Sally ... Majoring in business.
