Akil Blount

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Akil Blount
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-02) July 2, 1994 (age 30)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Wheeling (WV) Linsly
College: Florida A&M
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

Akil Blount (born July 2, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and played college football at Florida A&M. [1]

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Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Blount was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft. On August 27, 2016, Blount was waived by the Dolphins. [2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 14, 2017, Blount was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. [3] He was released by the Steelers on May 17, 2017. [4]

Orlando Apollos

Blount signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.

Personal life

Blount is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. He is also the father of Akilah Blount. [5]

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References

  1. "Akil Blount goes to Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent". Tallahassee Democrat .
  2. "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
  3. Varley, Teresa (February 14, 2017). "Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
  4. Varley, Teresa (May 17, 2017). "Steelers sign two; release two". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  5. Sobleski, Brent. "In the Shadow of Greatness, Blount's Journey to Become an NFL Linebacker". Bleacher Report .