Angelo Blackson

Angelo Sierre Blackson (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected 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.

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Blackson with the Houston Texans in 2018
Defensive end
(1992-11-14) November 14, 1992Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
318 lb (144 kg)
Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Delaware)
Auburn (2011–2014)
2015: 4th round, 100th overall pick
Tennessee Titans (2015–2016)
New England Patriots (2017)*
Houston Texans (2017–2019)
Arizona Cardinals (2020)
Chicago Bears (2021–2022)
Baltimore Ravens (2023)*
Jacksonville Jaguars (2023)
Denver Broncos (2024)*
Arizona Cardinals (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Total tackles179Sacks8.5Forced fumbles1Fumble recoveries4Pass deflections8Interceptions1Stats at Pro Football Reference1798.51481Stats at Pro Football Reference
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8.5
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Angelo Sierre Blackson (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected 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.

Blackson attended and played college football at Auburn University from 2011 to 2014.

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

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

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

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

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

On March 11, 2019, Blackson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Texans. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

On April 15, 2024, Blackson signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos. He was released on August 26.

On September 10, 2024, Blackson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

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