JULY 25 • SI.COM
MEKHI BLACKMON #5 - CORNERBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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Brian Flores talks Khyree Jackson, Mekhi Blackmon, trying new things on defense The Vikings' defensive coordinator spoke to the media before Thursday's training camp practice.
Moves to IR The Vikings placed Blackmon (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact This move comes as no surprise, as Blackmon tore his ACL during Wednesday's practice and will now miss all of Minnesota's 2024 campaign. The USC product posted a solid rookie season in 2023, recording 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, across 15 games. Expect Akayleb Evans, Andrew Booth and Jaylin Williams to see more first-team reps with Blackmon now officially out for the year.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Flores Talks About The Loss of Khyree Jackson, Mekhi Blackmon's Injury, Start of Training Camp and More Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.
JULY 25 • VIKINGS.COM
Reports: Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL The Minnesota Vikings’ first training camp practice of the summer proved costly as cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore an anterior cruciate ligam...
JULY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp, according to a person with knowledge of the injuryJULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tears ACL in practice Blackmon (knee) sustained a torn ACL in the first practice of Vikings training camp Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Blackmon sustained the injury during 7-on-7 drills Wednesday, and after staying on the ground for several minutes, he walked off the field with trainers to the Vikings' facility. It's a brutal blow for Blackmon, who played in 15 games as a rookie in 2023 and was expected to play a larger role in Minnesota's secondary alongside Shaquill Griffin and Byron Murphy this season. With Blackmon sidelined, Akayleb Evans is set to see increased work with the first-team defense at corner during training camp, while Andrew Booth and Jaylin Williams should both see additional opportunities in the secondary.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains knee injury Blackmon left during training camp Thursday with a knee injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Blackmon limped off the field during 7-on-7 drills and was attended by medical officials before leaving for the locker room, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. It could be a significant blow for Blackmon, who missed the last two regular-season games last year due to a shoulder injury. The 2023 third-round pick out of USC finished his rookie season with 41 tackles (34 solo), eight passes defended and one interception across 15 regular-season contests, and he was set to see a larger role in the secondary this year alongside Byron Murphy (knee) and Shaquill Griffin. Akayleb Evans saw additional work with the first-team difference after Blackmon went down, per Will Ragatz of SI.com, and the former could see increased snaps if the latter is sidelined for an extended period of time.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Chopping It Up with Mekhi Blackmon, Jay Ward and Ivan Pace Jr. View behind-the-scene photos from the filming of season 3, episode 1 of Chopping It Up with Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon, S Jay Ward and LB Iva...
MAY 13 • VIKINGS.COM
Posts solid rookie campaign Blackmon recorded 41 total tackles and eight pass deflections, including one interception in 15 games with the Vikings during the 2023 regular season.
Impact The rookie 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 in Minnesota's secondary in 2023, and he was still able to finish third on the team in pass deflections. The 24-year-old could very well be in for a larger role in his sophomore season after impressing throughout the year.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings rule out RT O'Neill and CBs Murphy and Blackmon for finale vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out right tackle Brian O’Neill and cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Byron Murphy because of injuries for their final regular season game at DetroitJANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings-Packers inactives: Are Jordan Addison, Mekhi Blackmon playing? Addison and Blackmon are active for the Vikings tonight.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
Impact Blackmon filled in at cornerback for starter Byron Murphey, 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.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on powerful tackle vs. McLaughlin Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Mekhi Blackmon's pad level is perfect on a powerful tackle against Denver Broncos running back Jaleel Mc...
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NFL.COM
Vikings top Saints for fifth straight win as Josh Dobbs continues to dazzle
Joshua Dobbs threw for a career-high 268 yards and contributed two touchdowns in his first start for Minnesota as the Vikings held on for th...NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Mekhi Blackmon high points Winston's deep ball for his first career INT Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mekhi Blackmon high points New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's deep ball for his first career i...
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM
Vikings-Titans joint practices: Final thoughts, takeaways and expectations for Saturday Rookie CB Mekhi Blackmon might be dinged up, but there's plenty more we're wondering about heading into the preseason game vs. the Titans.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mekhi Blackmon leaves joint practice with upper-body injury Not a great sight to see for the Minnesota Vikings
AUGUST 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Mekhi Blackmon Listed as Vikings' Biggest Impact Player From 2023 Draft Blackmon has the experience and pedigree to potentially earn an immediate starting role.
MAY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Analyst Says USC CB Mekhi Blackmon Was Vikings' Best 2023 Draft Pick Blackmon’s experience and stickiness in coverage should give him a chance to play right away in Minnesota.
MAY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
