Junior College: Played two seasons at Fresno City College…had 44 receptions for 775 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore…grabbed 11 passes for 172 yards against Foothill JC in the 2007 Silicon Valley Bowl…helped the team to the 2006 Central Valley Conference title with a 10-3 overall record.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Yosemite HS in Oakhurst, Calif…was a two-time all-state, all-Central Valley, all-Madera Country and all-North Sequoia League selection in football…team won three league titles during his tenure and one section crown…had 56 receptions for 1,160 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior…recorded 60 grabs for 1,175 yards and nine scores the previous year…lists his best game as an 11-catch, 295-yard effort against Sierra HS in 2005…also competed in basketball and track for the Badgers.

Personal: Born 6-5-88…majoring in biology…parents are Dale Blea and Kristie Ratchford.