Fantasy Player Profile Mekhi Blackmon
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- DB #29
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MekhiBlackmon
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@SEA: #7 vs opposing DB - 26.46 FPA
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Quiet in win
Blackmon recorded three tackles (three solo) with one pass defensed in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Most of the Colts' defensive starters sat late in the game due to the blowout game script, and Blackmon was no exception. He logged his lowest tackle total since Week 1 as a result, though he should bounce back in Week 9 against the Steelers.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive in win
Blackmon logged six tackles (five solo) during the Colts' win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Blackmon finished tied for third on the team in tackles while playing every defensive snap in Sunday's victory. The 26-year-old continues to have a strong season, as he's now racked up at least five tackles in six straight outings and is just six tackles shy of his career-high 41 (34 solo) set back in 2023.
Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 8:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabs interception in Week 6 win
Blackmon tallied five tackles (four solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 31-27 victory versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Blackmon's pick came as Arizona was pushing to score, as he intercepted Jacoby Brissett on the Colts' four-yard line early in the second quarter. He took the ball nine yards after the INT, and Indianapolis gradually tromped 87 yards downfield to get into the end zone. Blackmon has notched an interception in consecutive weeks, which has coincided with him stepping into a near-every-down role while the team has managed injuries.
Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags interception in win
Blackmon recorded five total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Blackmon jumped in front of a pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter, securing his first interception of the year. The cornerback has now compiled 24 total tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception over five games this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Three tackles in Colts debut
Blackmon had three total tackles in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: It was an encouraging game for Blackmon in his first action since 2023 after missing all of last season due to a knee injury. He played on 22 of the defense's 47 snaps, as he'll have a reserve role in the secondary. His playing time could increase due to Jaylon Jones suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday's win.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Dealt to Indy
The Vikings traded Blackmon to the Colts in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick Monday.
Analysis: Blackmon will head to Indianapolis after missing the entirety of the 2024 campaign while recovering from a torn ACL. The cornerback was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Vikings, compiling 41 total tackles (34 solo), eight passes defensed, including an interception, and a fumble recovery over 15 regular-season contests in his rookie campaign. Blackmon will now step into a prominent reserve role in the Colts' secondary behind starters Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Jones in…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 25 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Records five tackles
Blackmon (knee) recorded five tackles (four solo) in Saturday's preseason opener against the Texans.
Analysis: Blackmon tore his ACL in training camp last summer and missed the entire 2024 season. Now fully recovered, Blackmon led the Vikings in tackles versus Houston, while playing 34 defensive snaps. A third-round pick in 2023, Blackmon is expected to have a significant role in Minnesota's secondary this season.
Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Nearing return to full strength
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Blackmon is finishing up his ACL rehab and is expected to return to football activities by the end of the spring, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Blackmon tore his ACL during the first practice of Minnesota's training camp in 2024, ending his second pro season before it even started. Now, it looks like he has a good chance to enter this year's training camp with a clean slate. With Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin looking unlikely to play for the Vikings again in 2025, Blackmon may currently be one of the team's most encouraging assets at cornerback besides Byron Murphy.
Published: Mon, Apr 21 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to IR
The Vikings placed Blackmon (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: This move comes as no surprise, as Blackmon tore his ACL during Wednesday's practice and will now miss all of Minnesota's 2024 campaign. The USC product posted a solid rookie season in 2023, recording 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, across 15 games. Expect Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth and Jaylin Williams to see more first-team reps with Blackmon now officially out for the year.
Published: Thu, Jul 25 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Tears ACL in practice
Blackmon (knee) sustained a torn ACL in the first practice of Vikings training camp Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Blackmon sustained the injury during 7-on-7 drills Wednesday, and after staying on the ground for several minutes, he walked off the field and into the Vikings' facility with trainers. It's a brutal blow for Blackmon, who played in 15 games as a rookie in 2023 and was expected to play a larger role in Minnesota's secondary alongside Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy this season. With Blackmon sidelined, Akayleb Evans is set to see increased work with the first-team defense at corner during…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Sustains knee injury
Blackmon left Wednesday's training camp practice with a knee injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Blackmon limped off the field during 7-on-7 drills and was attended by medical officials before leaving for the locker room, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. It could be a significant blow for Blackmon, who missed the last two regular-season games last year due to a shoulder injury. The 2023 third-round pick out of USC finished his rookie season with 41 tackles (34 solo), eight passes defended and one interception across 15 regular-season contests, and he was set to see a larger role in the…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 24 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIA, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 2 | DEN, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 3 | @TEN, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 4 | @LAR, | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 5 | LV, | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 7.50 |
| 6 | ARI, | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 8.50 |
| 7 | @LAC, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 8 | TEN, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 9 | @PIT, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 10 | ATL, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @KC, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 13 | HOU, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 14 | @JAX, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 15 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Mekhi Blackmon's INT halts Cardinals' red zone effortSun, Oct 12 at 11:07am
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon intercepts Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the red zone.
- Geno Smith's second interception of the day goes to Mekhi Blackmon for near-TDSun, Oct 5 at 12:23pm
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon nearly scores as he takes Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's second interception of the game down the sideline for a 32-yard gain.
- Mekhi Blackmon strips football from Renfrow for red-zone takeawaySun, Dec 10 at 3:09pm
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon strips football from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for a red-zone takeaway.
- Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on powerful tackle vs. McLaughlinSun, Nov 19 at 7:41pm
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on a powerful tackle against Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin.
- Mekhi Blackmon high points Winston's deep ball for his first career INTSun, Nov 12 at 1:24pm
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mekhi Blackmon high points New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's deep ball for his first career interception.
- Mekhi Blackmon breaks up pass as Packers third straight drive ends on downsSun, Oct 29 at 1:31pm
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon clinches his team's victory with a fourth-down pass breakup as the Green Bay Packers third consecutive drive in the fourth quarter ends with a turnover on downs.
- Vikings select Mekhi Blackmon with No. 102 pick in 2023 draftFri, Apr 28 at 8:25pm
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Robert Smith announces Minnesota's selection of USC Trojans cornerback Mekhi Blackmon in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 102 overall pick (via a trade with the San Francisco 49ers).
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Up Next- Mekhi Blackmon's INT halts Cardinals' red zone effortSun, Oct 12 at 11:07am
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon intercepts Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the red zone.
- Geno Smith's second interception of the day goes to Mekhi Blackmon for near-TDSun, Oct 5 at 12:23pm
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon nearly scores as he takes Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's second interception of the game down the sideline for a 32-yard gain.
- Mekhi Blackmon strips football from Renfrow for red-zone takeawaySun, Dec 10 at 3:09pm
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon strips football from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for a red-zone takeaway.
- Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on powerful tackle vs. McLaughlinSun, Nov 19 at 7:41pm
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on a powerful tackle against Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin.
- Mekhi Blackmon high points Winston's deep ball for his first career INTSun, Nov 12 at 1:24pm
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mekhi Blackmon high points New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's deep ball for his first career interception.
- Mekhi Blackmon breaks up pass as Packers third straight drive ends on downsSun, Oct 29 at 1:31pm
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon clinches his team's victory with a fourth-down pass breakup as the Green Bay Packers third consecutive drive in the fourth quarter ends with a turnover on downs.
- Vikings select Mekhi Blackmon with No. 102 pick in 2023 draftFri, Apr 28 at 8:25pm
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Robert Smith announces Minnesota's selection of USC Trojans cornerback Mekhi Blackmon in Round 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 102 overall pick (via a trade with the San Francisco 49ers).