James BlackStrain
James BlackStrain
Moves the chains on third down. Across two seasons and two programs, two head coaches: Brent Key and Ryan Beard. One game to point at: 47 rec yds, 3 receptions against UT Martin — Week 4, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Casey Woods
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Missouri State | 22 | 224 | 10.2 | 1 | -- |
| 2023 | Georgia Tech | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 22 | 224 | 10.2 | 1 | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 4 · 2025
W 42–10
vs UT Martin
3 rec · 47 yds · 1 TD
Dominant 32-point win at home against UT Martin.
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Missouri State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Missouri State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +8 net (19 in / 11 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Missouri State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #129 · 2026 recruiting class #131
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Robert Williams’s 2024 season.
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As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Peter LeBlanc's junior season at Louisiana (2022).
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