Will Blackmon

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Will Blackmon
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Blackmon with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
No. 41 Washington Redskins
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1984-10-27) October 27, 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth: Providence, Rhode Island
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Career information
High school: Warwick (RI) Hendricken
College: Boston College
NFL draft: 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 115
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2015
Tackles: 130
Quarterback sacks: 2.0
Pass deflections: 13
Interceptions: 2
Forced fumbles: 6
Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

William Edwards Blackmon (born October 27, 1984) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft (115th pick overall) by the Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.

He has also played for the New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early life

Blackmon was born in Providence, Rhode Island but grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island.[1] He was raised by his Father and Grandmother since age 6 due to his mother dying from Crohn's Disease.[2] He attended Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. At Hendricken, Blackmon earned 2001 All-America first-team honors from USA Today, ESPN.com, SuperPrep and PrepStar as a senior. He was named Gatorade Rhode Island Player of the Year after his senior season.[3][4] Blackmon also excelled in basketball and track; he won the 100-meter dash in the Rhode Island state meet with a time of 10.87 seconds.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Blackmon had a 57 yard punt return touchdown and a fumble-return touchdown as the Green Bay Packers wrapped up the NFC North title with a 38-7 win on December 10, 2007 over the Oakland Raiders. They were the first and second touchdowns of his career. He became just the fourth player in NFL history to accomplish the feat of a kick and fumble return in the same game, and the first since 1974. In 9 games, he recorded 4 solo tackles and a pass deflected.

In the first game of his 2008 season with the Packers, Blackmon returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings. He was later named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for games played Sept 4-8.[5]

In week 10 of the 2008 NFL season, against the Minnesota Vikings once again, Blackmon returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown.[6]

Blackmon was released on an injury settlement from the Packers during 2010 roster cutdowns.

New York Giants

Blackmon signed with the New York Giants on October 29, 2010. After being placed on injured reserve, the Giants waived Blackmon on January 2, 2011. Then on November 23, 2011, after the Giants secondary got depleted with injuries, Blackmon re-signed with the team. He won a Super Bowl ring when the Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. He was released in the off-season and went on to play for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.

Seattle Seahawks

On February 13, 2013, Blackmon signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He was released on August 27.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Blackmon playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014

On August 28, 2013, Blackmon was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. On November 10, 2013, in a game against the Tennessee Titans, he caused and recovered a Ryan Fitzpatrick fumble and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown, helping the Jaguars secure their first win of the season.

He was released on February 26, 2015.[7]

Second stint with Seahawks

On March 9, 2015, Blackmon signed a deal to return to the Seattle Seahawks.[8][9] He was released for final roster cuts before the start of the season on September 6, 2015.[10]

Washington Redskins

Blackmon signed with the Washington Redskins on September 15, 2015.[11]

References

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  5. ↑ Will Blackmon Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week
  6. ↑ ESPN - Green Bay vs. Minnesota - Drive Chart - November 09, 2008
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  8. ↑ Will Blackmon signs deal with Seattle Seahawks
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