Jared Blum is one of two walk-ons from Gretna High School to join the Husker program. Blum was a second-team All-Nebraska pick by the Omaha World-Herald and a second-team Super State pick by the Lincoln Journal Star for his performance on defense as a senior. Blum recorded 44 tackles as a senior to go along with 12 sacks and helped his team reach the semifinals of the Class B state playoffs. Blum was also a threat on the offensive side of the ball, catching 18 passes for 380 yards and six touchdowns from his tight end position. Along with being a standout on the football field, Blum also starred on the Dragons' basketball team where was named second-team Super State by the Lincoln Journal Star as a junior, after averaging 13.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Blum also had football scholarship offers from South Dakota State, Nebraska-Kearney and Northwest Missouri State. Blum was born on Nov. 14, 1993, and he is the son of Dave and Kristi Blum.
— Huskers.com
Photo Credit: Corey Perrine, The World-Herald