Akil Blount Explained
| Akil Blount |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 2 July 1994 |
| Birth Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lbs: | 225 |
| High School: | Wheeling (WV) Linsly |
| College: | Florida A&M |
| Undraftedyear: | 2016 |
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| Status: | Active |
Akil Blount (born July 2, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and played college football at Florida A&M.[1]
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
Blount was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft. On August 27, 2016, Blount was waived by the Dolphins.[2]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On February 14, 2017, Blount was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3] He was released by the Steelers on May 17, 2017.[4]
Orlando Apollos
Blount signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.
Personal life
Blount is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. He is also the father of Akilah Blount.[5]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Akil Blount goes to Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent. Tallahassee Democrat.
- Web site: Dolphins make roster moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620180933/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Release-11-Players/592d4091-2022-446e-8fcb-58d250b79ca8. dead. June 20, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016.
- Web site: Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911024516/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Sons-of-2-HOFers-among-6-players-signed/c657e0dc-3503-4913-9aff-b06c7c69ef76. dead. September 11, 2017. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. February 14, 2017.
- Web site: Steelers sign two; release two. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. May 17, 2017. May 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517225412/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-sign-two-release-two/41243856-e9f6-419a-863b-15cff18e0dc8. May 17, 2017. dead.
- News: In the Shadow of Greatness, Blount's Journey to Become an NFL Linebacker. Brent. Sobleski. Bleacher Report.
