NFC North Standings

Team Div Overall
4-2-0 12-5-0
4-2-0 9-8-0
2-4-0 7-10-0
2-4-0 7-10-0

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2023 Defensive

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Total Tackles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
FUM
Forced Fumbles
SCK
Sacks
Regular Season 41 1 0 0 0.0

Top Mekhi Blackmon News

  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Posts solid rookie campaign

    Blackmon (shoulder) recorded 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.

    The 2023 third-round pick out of USC was forced to miss the Vikings' final two games due to a shoulder issue, but he was productive when he saw the field. Blackmon started only three games, playing primarily as a rotational cornerback, but he still finished third on the team in passes defended. The 24-year-old could very well be in line for a larger role in 2024.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Missing another week

    Blackmon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.

    Blackmon began the Vikings' week of practice with a limited session, but he followed that up with back-to-back DNPs on Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 18. With the rookie cornerback missing his second consecutive game, expect NaJee Thompson to see increased work in Minnesota's secondary.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Can't practice Thursday

    Blackmon (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.

    Blackmon played through his shoulder injury in Week 17, so it's possible the Vikings are just giving him extra rest. His availability for Week 18 is now legitimately in question though, and he'll likely have to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Still nursing shoulder injury

    Blackmon (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report.

    Blackmon was able to play through his shoulder issue in Week 17, so any limitations at this point could just be maintenance related. He'll still likely need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Good to go versus Green Bay

    Blackmon (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

    Blackmon sustained a shoulder injury in the Vikings' Week 16 loss to the Lions. He was a limited participant in Minnesota's last two practices this week and is good to go in a pivotal NFC North clash. With Byron Murphy ruled out ahead of Sunday's game with a knee injury, Blackmon should draw the start at corner alongside Akayleb Evans.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Chance to play Week 17

    Blackmon (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    The 24-year-old corner exited the Vikings' Christmas Eve contest after sustaining a shoulder injury, and after ending the team's week of practice with two limited sessions, he's got a shot to suit up Sunday night. NaJee Thompson would likely see an increase in snaps in Minnesota's secondary if Blackmon were to be inactive in Week 17.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Leaves game with shoulder injury

    Blackmon (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.

    Blackmon filled in at cornerback for starter Byron Murphy, who was ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest with a hamstring injury. Blackmon had five tackles before exiting the game, and Andrew Booth figures to get more snaps at corner along with starter Akayleb Evans.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Gets first career interception

    Blackmon recorded two tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-19 win versus the Saints.

    Blackmon ran Chris Olave's fly route for him with just over three minutes remaining in the game Sunday, recording his first NFL pick and protecting Minnesota's eight-point lead. He's been a solid depth option for the Vikings in his rookie year, and he could be in line for an expanded role in Week 11 with Akayleb Evans tending to a calf injury.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Limited role in pro debut

    Blackmon had one tackle and played 15 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.

    The 2023 third-round pick out of USC will begin his pro career with a role off the bench, but played well in his limited time. Blackmon had a defensive stop and allowed a QB rating of 88.2 on the three passes targeted at him, according to Pro Football Focus. He could get more snaps on defense as a result.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Returns to practice

    Blackmon (upper body) returned to practice Monday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

    Blackmon was hurt during practice Aug. 17 and missed a few days, but it sounds like he'll be ready for Week 1. The 2023 third-round pick out of USC has been playing with the Vikings' first-team defense during training camp.

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  • Vikings' Mekhi Blackmon: Avoids serious injury

    Blackmon (upper body) is not expected to miss significant time after getting injured in a joint practice with the Titans on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    The cornerback exited 1-on-1 drills and went into the medical tent with trainers before heading to the locker room. The 2023 third-round pick out of USC has been playing with the Vikings' first-team defense during training camp.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 178 lbs
Birthplace: Hayward, CA
Age: 25
School: USC
Experience: 2