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. He received his bachelor's degree from UNC in sociology. Professional career After going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft, Blizzard signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was released before the regular season began. He was eventually signed to the Arizona Cardinals, where he spent the entire 2004 season. In summer 2005, Blizzard played for the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europe, recording 34 receptions for two touchdowns. He was eventually voted to the NFL Europe All-Star Team. Upon the NFL season's arrival, Blizzard was injured in the preseason with the Cardinals, which sidelined him for much of the year and he was eventually waived/injured. In December, he was picked up by the Baltimore Ravens and placed on the practice squad. He was released on September 1, 2006. Blizzard played for NFL Europa's Cologne Centurions in 2007. In 10 games, he led the team in receptions (38), receiving yardage (494) and touchdowns (six), also leading all tight ends in the league in every statistical category. He was voted to the All Europa All-Star Team. He was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent in 2007, after the end of the NFL Europa season. On August 24, 2007, Blizzard had a season-ending back injury that ended his playing career. Coaching After his playing career ended, Blizzard became an assistant coach at Kecoughtan High School in 2010. In 2012, Blizzard joined McMurry University, reuniting him with Mumme as he became the wide receivers/tight ends coach. That year, McMurray's receivers combined for 4,040 receiving yards, including 367.3 receiving yards per game, and 30 touchdowns. The following year, Blizzard became the running backs coach under new head coach Mason Miller. After averaging just 66.1 rushing yards in 2012, the 2013 McMurry rushing attack averaged 177.8 with 1,956 total yards. Blizzard eventually moved to Belhaven University to become the offensive coordinator under Mumme. In his first year as OC, Blizzard's offense finished the season #10 in the nation in total offense and #2 in passing offense, recording 3,712 passing yards and averaging 337.5 yards per game. In the 2016 season, the Belhaven offense averaged nearly 500 yards