San Diego native Leyla Blackwell was selected in the fourth round by the Mojo out of Nebraska, where she helped the Cornhuskers advance to the 2024 Final Four. She appeared in 13 matches (23 sets) in 2024, averaging 2.35 kills per set with a .417 hitting persentage.

Prior to joining the Huskers, Blackwell was a three-time All-WCC first team honoree at San Diego (2021-23), guiding the Toreros to the 2022 NCAA Semifinals, the first NCAA Final Four appearance in program history. That season, she established USD single-season record with 152 block assists, while her 176 total blocks are second.

As freshman in 2020-21, she appeared in 18 matches at Indiana, leading the team in blocking (61 blocks, 0.94 per set).

Overall in her collegiate career, Blackwell appeared in 118 matches (398 set), averaging 1.80 points per set with a .330 hitting percentage. She totaled 718 kills, 513 total blocks, 65 digs and 25 assists.

Name: Leyla Blackwell
Position: Middle Blocker
Height: 6-2
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Country: USA
College: Nebraska (San Diego, Indiana)