Akil Blount

Akil Blount
Profile
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	July 2, 1994 (age 32); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school	Wheeling (WV) Linsly
College	Florida A&M
NFL draft	2016: undrafted
Career history
	Miami Dolphins (2016); Pittsburgh Steelers (2017); Orlando Apollos (2019);
	* Offseason or practice squad member only
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Akil Blount (born July 2, 1994) is an American former football linebacker. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and played college football at Florida A&M.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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 2+1⁄4 in (1.89 m)	245 lb (111 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.61 s	1.63 s	2.50 s	4.24 s	7.15 s	40.0 in (1.02 m)	9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)	30 reps
All values from Pro Day

Miami Dolphins

Blount was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft. On August 27, 2016, Blount was waived by the Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 14, 2017, Blount was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released by the Steelers on May 17, 2017.

Orlando Apollos

Blount signed with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.

Personal life

Blount is the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount. He is also the father of Akilah Blount.

References

↑ "Akil Blount goes to Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent". Tallahassee Democrat.
↑ "Akil Blount College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
↑ Varley, Teresa (February 14, 2017). "Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
↑ Varley, Teresa (May 17, 2017). "Steelers sign two; release two". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
↑ Sobleski, Brent. "In the Shadow of Greatness, Blount's Journey to Become an NFL Linebacker". Bleacher Report.

External links

Florida A&M Rattlers bio

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[1] "Akil Blount goes to Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent". Tallahassee Democrat.

[2] "Akil Blount College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[3] "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.

[4] Varley, Teresa (February 14, 2017). "Sons of 2 HOFers among 6 players signed". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.

[5] Varley, Teresa (May 17, 2017). "Steelers sign two; release two". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.

[6] Sobleski, Brent. "In the Shadow of Greatness, Blount's Journey to Become an NFL Linebacker". Bleacher Report.