STILLWATER — Former Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon was profiled in an excellent feature Thursday by The Ringer's Jordan Ritter Conn. You can, and should, read the full version here.
Within the story were five big takeaways. Let's break them down.
1. Many of Blackmon's family, friends and former teammates are still hesitant to talk about him. Blackmon and his parents have also previously declined interview requests from The Oklahoman following his indefinite suspension form the NFL.
His best friend Garrett Moore said, in an email, “We are all hoping and praying for a good ending,” but declined to be interviewed.