Arkansas redshirt senior wide receiver O’Mega Blake has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Biletnikoff Award, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday.
The Biletnikoff Award honors the most outstanding receiver in college football, regardless of position. Any player who catches a pass — whether a wide receiver, tight end, slot back, or running back — is eligible for the award, which recognizes overall excellence in receiving.
Blake joins the Razorbacks after a standout 2024 season at Charlotte, where he led the team in both receiving yards (795) and touchdowns (9) across 12 games, including nine starts. His 24.8 yards per reception ranked second among all FBS players. The Rock Hill, South Carolina native turned in three 100-yard receiving performances, including a career-best outing with 205 yards and three touchdowns on just five catches in a 39-27 win over Florida Atlantic on Nov. 23.
Before his time at Charlotte, Blake spent three seasons at South Carolina, where he appeared in multiple games and started four as a redshirt sophomore in 2023. That season, he hauled in 19 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
Blake is now part of a prestigious list of players vying for one of college football’s top individual honors. Semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award will be announced on Nov. 17, with three finalists named on Nov. 25. The winner will be revealed on Dec. 11 during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show.
The Razorbacks began fall camp last week as they prepare for the 2025 season. Arkansas opens the year at home on Saturday, Aug. 30, hosting Alabama A&M at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network.
