BenjiBlackburn

TETE#88STAN Cardinal
6'6" • 265lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
59.5
113th/184 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
262
47th/184 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
1
91st/184 - TEs
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Benji
Blackburn
TE
#88
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STAN Cardinal

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Benji Blackburn is a tight end for the Stanford Cardinal who earned a 59.5 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 113th among 184 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 59.1 ranked 132nd among 184 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 31 receptions on 45 targets for 262 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Blackburn averaged 8.5 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 107 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 2 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 7.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Stanford Cardinal
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
59.5
AVG
113th/184 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
59.1
AVG
132nd/184 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Highest Graded Games

vs VAPI
77.6
Week 6, 2024
vs PAPT
73.9
Week 10, 2025
vs INND
71.3
Week 14, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ HIUN
43.9
Week 0, 2025
@ TXMU
46.9
Week 7, 2025
@ CAUN
46.9
Week 13, 2024

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
45
15th/184 TEs
RECEPTIONS
31
15th/184 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
262
47th/184 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
1
91st/184 TEs
Rank
4
th
Pass Snaps
333
15
th
Targets
45
5
th
Routes Run
249
15
th
Receptions
31
47
th
Receiving Yards
262
91
st
Receiving Touchdowns
1
122
nd
Drops
2
142
nd
Yards Per Reception
8.5
145
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.5
123
rd
Passer Rating When Targeted
91.2
81
st
Average Depth of Target
7.7
Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0