Angelo Blackson Explained

Angelo Blackson
Current Team:Denver Broncos
Number:90
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:14 November 1992
Birth Place:Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:318
High School:Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Delaware)
College:Auburn
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:4
Draftpick:100
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:179
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:8.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:8
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:BlacAn00

Angelo Sierre Blackson[1] (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career

Blackson attended and played college football at Auburn University from 2011 to 2014.[2] [3]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans selected Blackson in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[4]

On May 14, 2015, the Titans signed Blackson to a four-year, $2.85 million contract with a signing bonus of $571,615.[5] [6]

On September 2, 2017, Blackson was waived by the Titans.[7] He finished his tenure with the Titans with 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

New England Patriots

On September 4, 2017, Blackson signed with the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[8]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Blackson off the Patriots' practice squad.[9]

On March 11, 2019, Blackson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Texans.[10] In Week 15 of the 2019 season, Blackson blocked a field goal in a 24-21 win over the Titans, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[11]

On September 5, 2020, Blackson was released by the Texans.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 8, 2020, Blackson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[13]

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2021, Blackson signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[14]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 24, 2023, Blackson signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[15] He was released on August 29, 2023.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Blackson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 31, 2023.[17]

Denver Broncos

On April 15, 2024, Blackson signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.[18]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
TEN16 0 15 8 7 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
TEN13 1 9 4 5 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
HOU9 1 9 8 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
HOU16 4 24 18 6 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0
HOU15 15 20 11 9 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ARI16 9 24 15 9 2.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CHI17 8 43 24 19 2.5 3 1 6 0 6 2 0 0 0 0
CHI15 4 22 10 12 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
JAX11 0 13 8 5 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Career 128 42 179 106 73 8.5 17 1 6 0 6 8 1 4 0 0

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
HOU1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU2 2 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 3 2 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Angelo Blackson. Pro Football Reference . Sports Reference . January 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: Angelo Blackson feels 'overlooked' during Auburn career . February 21, 2015 . MontgomeryAdvertiser.com.
  3. Web site: Angelo Blackson College Stats . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . February 23, 2019.
  4. Web site: Titans Select Auburn DT Angelo Blackson to Open Fourth Round . Walker, Teresa M. . May 2, 2015 . TitansOnline.com . July 15, 2017.
  5. Web site: Spotrac.com: Angelo Blackson contract . spotrac.com . January 4, 2018.
  6. Web site: NFL rookie contracts signed by players with ties to Alabama . Ben Culpepper . May 17, 2015 . abc3340.com . January 4, 2018.
  7. Web site: Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look . Wyatt, Jim . September 2, 2017 . TitansOnline.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180206112407/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Down-to-53-Players-A-Position-by-Position-Look/d201b599-31f7-4441-8f65-948795805f04 . February 6, 2018.
  8. Web site: Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad . September 4, 2017 . Patriots.com.
  9. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Lamm, Blackson . https://web.archive.org/web/20180510041734/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-Lamm-Blackson/d7b76074-c272-45fe-9d4d-fbb0a9416e45 . dead . May 10, 2018 . November 1, 2017 . HoustonTexans.com.
  10. Web site: Report: Texans ink DE Angelo Blackson to 3-year deal . March 11, 2019 . Texans Wire . USA Today.
  11. Web site: Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees among Players of the Week . Bergman, Jeremy . December 18, 2019 . NFL.com.
  12. Web site: Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020). HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020.
  13. Web site: Cardinals Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Angelo Blackson. Urban, Darren. azcardinals.com. September 8, 2020.
  14. News: Mayer, Larry . Roster Move: Bears add former Cardinals DL Blackson . ChicagoBears.com . March 20, 2021 . March 21, 2021.
  15. Web site: Ravens Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Angelo Blackson. 2023-05-24. BaltimoreRavens.com.
  16. Web site: 10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad. Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.
  18. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . April 15, 2024 . Broncos sign unrestricted free agent DL Angelo Blackson to 1-year contract . 2024-04-15 . DenverBroncos.com . en-US.