An outstanding pass rusher, he has been an impact in each of his three seasons, starting in17 of his 32 appearances...Although he has played exclusively at end, he may contribute at both end and tackle in his senior season...Has 22 tackles for losses of more than 100 yards in his three seasons.... His 8.5 career sacks are highest among active USF players, and fourth on the all-time list.
2000: Saw action in 10 games, all in "relief of senior starters Shawn Hay and Steve Hatley on the ends...seven of his 13 tackles were for losses, totaling 33 yards, including one sack for a 19 yard loss vs. liberty (Oct 21). 1999: Started 10 of his 11 appearances at left end, leading the team in sacks with 6.5, 3.5 more than anyone else on the team...Of his 33 tackles on the season, nine were for lost yardage, including the 6.5 sacks...Had a season-high five tackles on three occasions and he had two games with two sacks in each, vs. Southwest Texas (Sept .11) and at James Madison (Oct 30).
1998: Started seven games and played in all 11, totaling 32 tackles on the season, including six for losses... Had one sack, and a team-high six quarterback pressures...Also had three forced fumbles and one recovery.. ,Had a season-high six tackles in his collegiate debut YS. Slippery Rock (Sept. 5).
PREP- Earned four varsity letters in football and was me team defensive MVP as a freshman...Ranked among top five linebackers in Pinellas County and top 20 in the slate... Pig-Skin Prep All-American , First learn all-county as a senior and honorable mention as a sophomore and junior...Gridiron Greats Elite Team in 1996...Rated 9.2; by Southern Recruit...All-state honorable mention in Class 5A as a junior when his team reached the State championship game... High school teammate of USF quarterback Marquel Blackwell, wide receiver DeAndrew Rubin and former USF Cornerback Glenn Davis...Coached by Todd Wilson.
PERSONAL - Born August 28, 1978 in Manhattan, New York...Given name is Tchecoy Emmanuel Blount..Son of Kiwanis Blount, of St. Petersburg...Has one brother, Ronnie ...A member of the Army National Guard...Nicknamed Shag".
