Joey Blount
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
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| Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Landmark Christian) (Fairburn, Georgia) | ||||
| College: | Virginia (2017–2021) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Joseph Blount (born November 16, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-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 s | 1.52 s | 2.50 s | 4.33 s | 6.90 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
20 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[1]
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Seattle Seahawks
Blount signed with the
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]
On March 7, 2025, Blount signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals.[8]
References
- ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Joey Blount College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Franciulli, Jacquie (May 1, 2022). "Joey Blount signs with the Seattle Seahawks". 247Sports. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign RB Godwin Igwebuike Off Practice Squad, Place S Joey Blount On Injured Reserve". seahawks.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 18, 2023). "Cardinals Place Budda Baker On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Cardinals Make Roster Change At Punter". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Game Recap: Cardinals 35, Eagles 31". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Cardinals re-sign S Joey Blount, LS Aaron Brewer". NBC Sports. March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2025.