 Going into his senior year, he was rated one of the top tight ends in the country and was a preseason candidate for the John Mackey Award.However, he suffered from viral meningitis early in the season, followed by a torn calf muscle that further sidelined him.Blizzard ended his college career with 78 receptions for 876 yards and six touchdowns, and was later invited to two Division I-A all-star games and the NFL Scouting Combine.