West Monroe defensive tackle Will Blackwell is going to have a busy week this week as coaches from some of the nation's top football playing schools will be on campus to get more information on he and other Rebels while he gets ready for a big track meet.

"We start practice tomorrow (Monday) but I won't be making it because we have a regional track meet on Thursday and I have to qualify for regionals in the shot-put," Blackwell said. "I won't be practicing until next week."

Blackwell (6-4, 280) was named to every post-season team including Class 5-A first team All-State after he finished his junior season with 80 tackles and 8 sacks.

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