Prior to Stanford

  • Played at Christopher Columbus High School in Westchester, Florida for head coach Dave Dunn
  • A four-star recruit by Rivals, ranked as high as No. 10 in the nation at tight end by ESPN
  • Led Christopher Columbus to a 2022 Class 4M State Championship
  • MaxPreps Offensive Player of The Game vs. Northwestern (Sept. 22, 2023)
  • In 18 high school games, recorded 51 receptions for 831 yards, averaging 16.2 yards/catch, with eight touchdowns
  • In his senior season, totaled 40 receptions for 641 yards and 8 touchdowns
  • Christopher Columbus Scholar-Athlete of the Year
  • Holds top-five GPA in senior class

 

Personal

  • Son of Tracy Reitenauer and Steven Blackburn
  • Has one older sibling, Nicholas
  • Enjoys fishing, cooking, diving, boating, jet skiing, and golfing
  • Hopes to major in Economics
Benjamin Blackburn
2024-25
Tight End
6-6 / 250 lbs