David Blay, Jr.

Before Miami: Delivered impressive two-year career at Louisiana Tech (2023-24) after beginning career at West Chester (2021-22)…Started and played in all 12 games at defensive tackle in final season with Bulldogs in 2024, earning All-Conference USA first-team recognition…One of three Bulldog defenders to start in all 12 games…Led LA Tech’s defensive front with 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries in final year, serving as team leader in both sacks and TFLs…Finished third in CUSA in sacks and tied for third in TFLs…Had at least one sack in five of the final six games…Appeared in 10 games as a redshirt sophomore in 2023…Made his first career start against New Mexico State (Oct. 24)…Registered 16 total tackles (four solo, 12 assisted)…Appeared in 11 games as redshirt freshman at West Chester in 2022…Tallied 39 total tackles, including 13 for loss…Recorded five sacks, a forced fumble and four quarterback hurries…Redshirted 2021 season at West Chester.

High School: Delivered dominant junior season at Harry S. Truman, named to Golden Teams First Team selection and SOL National Conference pick for second consecutive year…Served as anchor up front for Tigers, finishing with 185 total tackles over season as well as 19 tackles for a loss, 13 sacks and one blocked punt…Broke onto scene as sophomore, earning first-team defensive honors for Suburban One League…Posted 79 solo tackles, one forced fumble and four tackles for loss that season…Helped Truman to 10-2 record, conference title and District One playoff win over Council Rock South.