Mekhi Blackmon

CB

#5

Experience: 3 years

Height: 5-11

Weight: 178 lbs

College: USC

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SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2023	Minnesota Vikings	15	3	34	7	41	33	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
TOTAL		15	3	34	7	41	33	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	1

Biography

CAREER NOTES

One of seven rookies with at least one interception and eight passes defensed in 2023, and the only rookie to achieve the feat while making five or less starts.
Only rookie to tally at least eight passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2023 season.

CAREER NOTES

One of seven rookies with at least one interception and eight passes defensed in 2023, and the only rookie to achieve the feat while making five or less starts.
Only rookie to tally at least eight passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2023 season.

2024 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Spent the season on Injured Reserve.

2023 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Appeared in 15 games as a rookie for the Vikings in 2023, including three starts. Tallied 41 tackles, including three for loss, one interception and a fumble recovery.
Only rookie to tally at least eight passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2023 season.
Inactive in Week 18 at Detroit (1/7) due to injury.
Secured his third-career tackle for loss to go with four tackles vs. Green Bay (12/31).
Started his third-career game and had five tackles and a pass defensed in Week 16 against Detroit (12/24).
Recovered a fumble for the first time in his career in Week 14 at Las Vegas (12/10). He also had four tackles.
Started at CB for a second-straight week, recording a career-high six solo tackles against Chicago in Week 12 (11/27).
Made his first-career start in Week 11 at Denver (11/19). Eecorded a career-high seven tackles (five solo) and also notched a tackle for loss.
Against New Orleans in Week 10 (11/12), hauled in his first-career interception. He also had two tackles and a pair of passes defensed.
Had three passes defensed at Green Bay (10/29), a new career high and tied for the most in a game this season among all rookies.
Tallied his first career pass defensed vs. Kansas City (10/8).
Made NFL debut in Week 1 vs. Tampa Bay (9/10) registering one tackle.

OFF THE FIELD

Currently working on his master's degree in gerontology at USC.
Cousin, Nahshon Wright, is a cornerback for the Vikings.
Also played basketball in high school.
Was teammates with Vikings 2023 first-round pick Jordan Addison at USC.

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