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Mekhi Blackmon

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Position: DB
Jersey #: 29
Date of Birth: March 18, 1999
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 175 lbs
College: USC; Colorado
Drafted: Round , Pick 102 in 2023 by MIN
First Team: MIN (2023)
Last Team: CLE (2026)

Career Summary

College cornerback

Mekhi Blackmon transferred to USC in spring 2022 after playing at Colorado from 2018 through 2021. He previously attended College of San Mateo.

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High School

Menlo-Atherton two-way player

Blackmon played wide receiver and defensive back at Menlo-Atherton High School. As a senior in 2016, he caught 23 passes for 620 yards and nine touchdowns while intercepting six passes on defense.

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College Career

Colorado experience

Blackmon appeared in 25 Colorado games with 19 starts and recorded 87 tackles, two interceptions and two sacks. In 2021, he made 50 tackles in nine games and earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition.

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29579, 00-0038565, 1999-03-18, Mekhi Blackmon, Mekhi, Blackmon

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MFT Score: 79.5

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