MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill announced recently the permanent captains for the Blue Raiders in 2021.
Safety Reed Blankenship, defensive end Jordan Ferguson, wide receiver Jarrin Pierce, linebacker DQ Thomas and wide receiver CJ Windham, were honored as the 16th group of permanent captains in the FBS era at Middle Tennessee.
The team voted on the five captains, and Coach Stockstill made the announcement during a team meeting.
"This is the ultimate honor when your teammates make you a permanent captain for the season," said Stockstill.