Angelo Blackson

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Angelo Blackson
File:Angelo Blackson.JPG
Blackson with the Houston Texans in 2018
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 33)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High schoolRed Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Delaware)
CollegeAuburn (2011–2014)
NFL draft2015: 4th round, 100th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles179
Sacks8.5
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries4
Pass deflections8
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Angelo Sierre Blackson[1] (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career

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Blackson attended and played college football at Auburn University from 2011 to 2014.[2][3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+38 in
(1.94 m)
318 lb
(144 kg)
33+34 in
(0.86 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.97 s 1.72 s 2.86 s 4.57 s 7.50 s 31 in
(0.79 m)
8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)
21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[4][5]

Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans selected Blackson in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[6]

On May 14, 2015, the Titans signed Blackson to a four-year, $2.85 million contract with a signing bonus of $571,615.[7][8]

On September 2, 2017, Blackson was waived by the Titans.[9] He finished his tenure with the Titans with 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

New England Patriots

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On September 4, 2017, Blackson signed with the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[10]

Houston Texans

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On November 1, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Blackson off the Patriots' practice squad.[11]

On March 11, 2019, Blackson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Texans.[12] In Week 15 of the 2019 season, Blackson blocked a field goal in a 24-21 win over the Titans, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[13]

On September 5, 2020, Blackson was released by the Texans.[14]

Arizona Cardinals (first stint)

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On September 8, 2020, Blackson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[15]

Chicago Bears

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On March 20, 2021, Blackson signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[16]

Baltimore Ravens

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On May 24, 2023, Blackson signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[17] He was released on August 29, 2023.[18]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Blackson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 31, 2023.[19]

Denver Broncos

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On April 15, 2024, Blackson signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.[20] He was released on August 26.[21]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

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On September 10, 2024, Blackson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[22]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 TEN 16 0 15 8 7 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2016 TEN 13 1 9 4 5 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017 HOU 9 1 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2018 HOU 16 4 24 18 6 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0
2019 HOU 15 15 20 11 9 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 ARI 16 9 24 15 9 2.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 CHI 17 8 43 24 19 2.5 3 1 6 0 6 2 0 0 0 0
2022 CHI 15 4 22 10 12 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2023 JAX 11 0 13 8 5 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Career 128 42 179 106 73 8.5 17 1 6 0 6 8 1 4 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2018 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 HOU 2 2 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 3 2 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

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