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MOBILE, AL - DECEMBER 17: Steven Blanco #24 of the Ragin' Cajuns runs the ball during Louisiana v Delaware Football 68 Vetures Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)
Photo by: Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin Cajuns Athletics
LAFAYETTE, LA - NOVEMBER 29: Steven Blanco #24 of the Ragin' Cajuns celebrates a touchdown during Louisiana v ULM Football at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at Cajun Field on November 29, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)
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LAFAYETTE, LA - SEPTEMBER 06: Steven Blanco #24 of the Ragin' Cajuns runs the ball for a touchdown during Louisiana v McNeese Football at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium at Cajun Field on September 6, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana. (Photo by Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics)
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Blanco, Steven
Jersey Number 24

Steven Blanco

  • Position:
    Running Back
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-9 / 215
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    St. Martinville, La.
  • High School:
    St. Martinville
2025 (Redshirt Freshman)
Fourth on the team in rushing with 156 yards on 30 carries … averaged 5.2 yards per attempt … scored a pair of rushing touchdowns … rushed for season-high 69 yards on six carries against McNeese … capped off his night with a 34-yard TD for the first of his career … gained 31 yards on seven attempts at Missouri … added a rushing score and a 29-yard reception in the regular-season finale against ULM.
 
2024 (Freshman)
Made lone appearance of the season against TCU (12/28) in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl as a member of the kickoff return team. 

High School
Earned District 6-3A Offensive MVP and all-metro honors as a junior at St. Martinville High School after rushing for 2,213 yards and 30 touchdowns … Also competed in track where he was a runner-up in the 4x100m relay at the state championships in 2023 … Plans on majoring in kinesiology … Coached by Vincent DeRouen.
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