Akil Blount
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | July 2, 1994 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Wheeling (WV) Linsly |
| College: | Florida A&M |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
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[edit]
Miami Dolphins[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Blount signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.
Personal life[edit]
Blount is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. He is also the father of Akilah Blount.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Akil Blount goes to Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent". Tallahassee Democrat.
- ^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (February 14, 2017). "Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (May 17, 2017). "Steelers sign two; release two". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Sobleski, Brent. "In the Shadow of Greatness, Blount's Journey to Become an NFL Linebacker". Bleacher Report.
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