Shippensburg University Athletics

2014 (R-Freshman): Played in nine games at defensive back in his debut season…earned a start in the home finale against Kutztown…filled a role in the secondary as a primary cornerback as well as a nickel back…totaled 17 tackles (10 solo) for the season…registered two pass defenses (two breakups) and one blocked kick, all coming in the Kutztown game…recorded a career-high six tackles versus East Stroudsburg…had multiple tackles in five games. 
 
2013 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
 
Steelton High School: Thrived as a wide receiver, defensive back and return man for the Rollers under head coach Tom Hailey… selected to the Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class ‘A’ All-State squad and 2012 PA Football News Class ‘A’ All-State squad…recorded over 100 tackles and seven interceptions as a senior…also played baseball and ran the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 meters on the track team.
 
About Blanding: Full name is Dywan Terrell Blanding Jr…is the son of Dywan Blanding Sr. and Valerie Moore…majoring in human communication studies.