Rahju Blackmon came to UIndy in the spring of 2023, taking over as the defensive line coach. He spent the previous four seasons at the University of Saint Francis in his hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.
 
Blackmon joined the USF in staff in the fall of 2019 as an Offensive Assistant, mainly working with the offensive line and running backs. He served as the defensive line and special teams coordinator the next two seasons before promoted to Co-Defensive Coordinator in February of 2022. That fall, the Cougars surrendered less then 20 points per game, ranking third in the MSFA in passing yards allowed and second in interceptions.
 
Prior to USF, Blackmon was a student assistant at his alma mater, Grand Valley State, in the spring of 2019 following his senior season. During that time, he assisted with coaching linebackers.
 
As a student-athlete at DII-power GVSU, Blackmon played linebacker from 2014-2018. The Lakers won a GLIAC title (2016) and made three playoff appearances in his time on the gridiron, including a run to the national semifinal game in '15. He was named a team captain as a senior, as the Lakers went on to earn a 10-2 record and another playoff berth. Rahju graduated in the spring of 2019 with his bachelor's degree in Sport Management. He earned his master's in Organization Leadership from the USF in 2023
 
A Fort Wayne native, Blackmon was part of the Snider High School class of 2014.