Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC. Ranked #194 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 6 projection); Minnesota drafted him in Round 3, pick 102.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
47ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | MIN | 7-10 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 43% | 36 |
| '25 | IND | 8-9 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 67% | 58 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 3 | 15 | 83 | 59% | 47 | |
| Career | — | 3 | 15 | 83 | 59% | 47 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2023 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'11"
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Frame profile.
Weight
178 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.47 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
11 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Mekhi Blackmon leads all CBs from the 2023 draft class in career interceptions.