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Robert James Blackmon (born May 12, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Baylor Bears.

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Blackmon also played for the Indianapolis Colts.[2]

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Robert James Blackmon (born May 12, 1967) is an American former professional football safety known for his nine-season career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts. Born May 12, 1967, in Bay City, Texas, Blackmon played college football at Baylor University before being selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as a starter, earning PFWA All-Rookie honors in his debut season and becoming a key defensive contributor for Seattle over seven years, where he recorded 15 interceptions and earned multiple AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards. Blackmon later played two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, concluding his professional playing career in 1998. His tenure in the league was marked by consistent performance as a strong safety, highlighted by strong tackling and turnover production during his time in Seattle.

Early life

Birth and family background

Robert James Blackmon was born on May 12, 1967, in Bay City, Texas. Limited public information is available regarding his family background, with reliable sports databases and profiles providing no verified details on parents, siblings, or other early personal context.

High school years and athletics

Robert Blackmon attended Van Vleck High School in Van Vleck, Texas, where he excelled in multiple sports. In football, he played both defensive back and quarterback, earning Class 3A all-state honors as a defensive back and second-team all-state recognition as a quarterback. He also competed in track and field, winning a state championship in the 110-meter hurdles during his high school career. These accomplishments highlighted his versatility and athletic prowess, leading to his recruitment by Baylor University for college football.

College career

Baylor Bears tenure and honors

Robert Blackmon played defensive back for the Baylor Bears from 1986 to 1989. He earned three-time All-Southwest Conference honors and received All-America recognition as a senior in 1989. Blackmon was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003. Over his Baylor career, Blackmon recorded 14 interceptions returned for 275 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 19.6 yards per return. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Houston in 1987 and two more against Texas in 1989. In the 1989 matchup against Texas, Blackmon intercepted three passes to share Baylor's single-game record, returning two for touchdowns to help secure a 50-7 victory in Austin, Baylor's first win there in 38 years. Blackmon participated in the Hula Bowl and East-West Shrine Game all-star contests following his senior season. His collegiate performance led to his selection by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1990 NFL Draft.

Professional career

1990 NFL Draft and rookie season

Blackmon was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (34th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft. He joined the team after a standout college career at Baylor, where he had been a key defensive back. In his rookie season with the Seahawks, Blackmon appeared in 15 games and started five, recording 41 tackles while contributing to the defense. He earned recognition on the PFWA All-Rookie Team as a safety for his performance. The Seahawks described him as getting off to a strong start that year. Blackmon transitioned to a full-time starting role in subsequent seasons with the team.

Seattle Seahawks (1990–1996)

Robert Blackmon played seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks from 1990 to 1996, appearing in 106 games with 96 starts. He earned PFWA All-Rookie honors in his first season after being selected by the team in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. Blackmon transitioned to a full-time starter in 1991 and went on to start 91 games over his final six seasons with the franchise. Over his Seahawks tenure, Blackmon recorded 15 interceptions, including a team-leading five in 1995, along with 477 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 9 forced fumbles, and 1 touchdown. He also earned three AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards. His 1995 season stood out defensively as he paced the team in interceptions while contributing consistently to the secondary. After the 1996 season, Blackmon departed Seattle as a free agent.

Indianapolis Colts (1997–1998)

Robert Blackmon signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent on June 4, 1997, shortly after leaving the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent. The move came on the same day the Colts released veteran strong safety David Tate, as the team bolstered its secondary with Blackmon and another former Seahawks defensive back, Carlton Gray, signed earlier that year. In 1997, Blackmon started all 14 games he appeared in at strong safety for the Colts, contributing 65 combined tackles (48 solo), 3.0 sacks, one interception for 2 yards, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery returned 18 yards for a touchdown. He earned an approximate value of 5 for the season. During the 1998 season, Blackmon played in 15 games with 9 starts, recording 68 combined tackles (52 solo), 1.0 sack, and one interception for 14 yards, with an approximate value of 3. His two seasons in Indianapolis produced 29 games played (23 starts), 133 combined tackles, 4.0 sacks, and 2 interceptions, contributing to his overall career totals before he last played in the NFL that year. Blackmon retired following the 1998 season.

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