Mel Blount - NFL Career Overview

Position: Defensive Back (DB)
Date of Birth: April 10, 1948

Career Timeline

• Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
• Years Active: 1970 - 1983

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Super Bowl Champion: 4-time Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
• Pro Bowl Selections: 5-time Pro Bowler (1975-1979)
• First-Team All-Pro: 3-time First-Team All-Pro (1975, 1976, 1978)
• Second-Team All-Pro: 1-time Second-Team All-Pro (1977)
• NFL Defensive Player of the Year: 1975
• Member of the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
• Member of the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1989

Playing Style and Legacy

Mel Blount is widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history. Known for his physical style of play, Blount was instrumental in the development of the "bump-and-run" coverage technique. His ability to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage helped redefine defensive back play in the NFL. Blount's contributions to the Pittsburgh Steelers during their dynasty in the 1970s were significant, earning him a reputation as a key player on one of the league's most formidable defenses. His impact on the game and his accomplishments have left a lasting legacy, making him a celebrated figure in NFL history.