Angelo Blackson

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Angelo Blackson
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Blackson with the Houston Texans in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 32)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school:Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Delaware)
College: Auburn (2011–2014)
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2015  / round: 4 / pick: 100
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:179
Sacks:8.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Pass deflections:8
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Angelo Sierre Blackson [1] (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Auburn 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.

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College career

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

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		318 lb
(144 kg)		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.97 s1.72 s2.86 s4.57 s7.50 s31 in
(0.79 m)		8 ft 5 in
(2.57 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [4] [5]

Tennessee Titans

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

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

Houston Texans

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

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

Chicago Bears

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

Baltimore Ravens

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

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

Denver Broncos

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)

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

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2015 TEN 16015872.52000001000
2016 TEN 1319450.02000010000
2017 HOU 919810.00000010000
2018 HOU 164241861.01000030100
2019 HOU 1515201190.02000000000
2020 ARI 169241592.54000000000
2021 CHI 1784324192.53160620000
2022 CHI 1542210120.01000010000
2023 JAX 11013850.02000000300
Career 12842179106738.517160681400

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2018 HOU 100000.00000000000
2019 HOU 224310.00000000000
Career 324310.00000000000

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  4. ↑ "Angelo Blackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  5. ↑ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Angelo Blackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ Walker, Teresa M. (May 2, 2015). "Titans Select Auburn DT Angelo Blackson to Open Fourth Round". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
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  8. ↑ Culpepper, Ben (May 17, 2015). "NFL rookie contracts signed by players with ties to Alabama". abc3340.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
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  10. ↑ "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.
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  13. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (December 18, 2019). "Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees among Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  14. ↑ "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020.
  15. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 8, 2020). "Cardinals Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Angelo Blackson". azcardinals.com.
  16. ↑ Mayer, Larry (March 20, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears add former Cardinals DL Blackson". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Ravens Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Angelo Blackson". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 24, 2023.
  18. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  19. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.
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