Jon Blackman
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| Position: | Tight end / Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 8, 1975 Yorkville, Illinois |
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight: | 271 lb (123 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Yorkville (IL) |
| College: | Purdue |
| Undrafted: | 1998 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Jon Blackman (born October 8, 1975) is a former professional American football player. In college, he played tight end at Purdue. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL. He is a father of two.[1]
High school
[edit]Jon Blackman attended Yorkville High School. He was named #1 prospect by the Chicago Sun Times and Most Valuable Player in the Little Seven Conference his senior season(93). Blackman also was a member of the basketball team earning 2nd team all state honors as a sophomore averaging 23 points 15 rebounds per game.
Professional career
[edit]Detroit Lions
[edit]On April 27, 1998, Jon Blackman was signed as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Detroit Lions on August 4, 1998.
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]On September 7, 1998, he was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. Was signed to active roster on December 1, 1998
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Blackman signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999.
Las Vegas Outlaws
[edit]Blackman was drafted in the 2000 XFL Supplemental draft by the Las Vegas Outlaws. His position was changed from tight end to offensive tackle.
References
[edit]- http://www.nfl.com/player/jonblackman/2499662/profile
- http://www.all-xfl.com/lasvegasoutlaws/team/roster/jonblackman.htm
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