Joey Blount

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Joey Blount
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Blount in 2022
No. 32 – Arizona Cardinals
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-16) November 16, 1998 (age 25)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Landmark Christian (GA)
College: Virginia
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:15
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Joseph Blount (born November 16, 1998) is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		201 lb
(91 kg)		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.45 s1.52 s2.50 s4.33 s6.90 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Seattle Seahawks

Blount signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, following the 2022 NFL Draft. [2] He made the Seahawks' 53-man final roster out of training camp. He played in 11 games exclusively on special teams, recording eight tackles and had a fumble recovery. On December 26, Blount was placed on season–ending injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. [3]

On August 29, 2023, Blount was waived by the Seahawks. [4]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 18, 2023, Blount was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals. [5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3. [6] In Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Blount recorded a game–ending interception against Jalen Hurts to seal the 35–31 victory. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Joey Blount College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ Franciulli, Jacquie (May 1, 2022). "Joey Blount signs with the Seattle Seahawks". 247Sports . Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Seahawks Sign RB Godwin Igwebuike Off Practice Squad, Place S Joey Blount On Injured Reserve". seahawks.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  5. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 18, 2023). "Cardinals Place Budda Baker On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
  6. ↑ "Cardinals Make Roster Change At Punter". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. ↑ "Game Recap: Cardinals 35, Eagles 31". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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