Julian Blackmon

Julian Blackmon

26-Year-Old SafetyS
Indianapolis Colts
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Blackmon tallied career-high marks across the board last season, emerging as one of the more dependable players in the Indianapolis secondary. He racked up 88 tackles (65 solo), eight passes defensed with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 15 games. Blackmon missed the last two games of the year due to a shoulder injury, but was back to full speed in spring workouts. He's set to start at strong safety. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $3.7 million contract with the Colts in April of 2024.
Solid in road loss
SIndianapolis Colts
October 29, 2024
Blackmon recorded eight tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.
ANALYSIS
Sunday's game was Blackmon's second straight collecting at least eight tackles, bringing his total on the season up to 49. That's good enough for IDP consideration in some formats heading into a Week 9 tilt at Minnesota.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Julian Blackmon's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
202 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
31.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Blackmon, who had 50 tackles and an interception last season, has been adept as a tackler and has held his own in coverage but has had trouble staying on the field over the last two campaigns. The 2020 third-rounder was limited to six games in 2021 due to an Achilles injury and this past season he missed three games and parts of another due to an ankle injury. He'll reprise his role as a starting safety for the Colts in 2023.
Blackmon emerged as a key piece in the secondary with 34 tackles (27 solo), a pass breakup and a forced fumble through the team's first six contests. However, he suffered a torn Achilles after Week 7 and missed the rest of the season. He should return as the starting free safety if he proves he's healthy in training camp.
Blackmon took over at starting free safety after Malik Hooker was hurt early last season and was a steady presence in the secondary. He showed promise against the pass by allowing just a 40.2 passer rating against, according to Pro Football Focus, and by grabbing two interceptions. He didn't rush the passer all season, so he's not used in blitz packages. However, he could be a steady source of tackles.
Blackmon (6-foot-1, 187 pounds) suffered an ACL tear in December, so the Colts' investment of a third-round pick represents a considerable vote of confidence. Blackmon is a former corner who's particularly noted for his coverage skills after standing out in Utah's dominant defense. While his rookie-year impact might be muted due to his recovery, the Colts are clearly fond of Blackmon as a long-term prospect.
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Nine tackles in win
SIndianapolis Colts
October 22, 2024
Blackmon recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
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Grabs interception in win
SIndianapolis Colts
October 14, 2024
Blackmon had six total tackles and an interception in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
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Does practice in full
SIndianapolis Colts
September 18, 2024
Blackmon (shoulder) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
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Returns to field
SIndianapolis Colts
Shoulder
September 18, 2024
Blackmon (shoulder) is practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Missing Week 2
SIndianapolis Colts
Shoulder
September 13, 2024
Blackmon (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Bills could be good fit
SFree Agent
March 21, 2024
Blackmon, who remains a free agent, could fit well in a revamped defensive backfield in Buffalo, Nick Shook of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Blackmon is still only 26, meaning he'd provide quite the infusion of youth for Buffalo's defense after the departure of veteran safety tandem Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Additionally, Blackmon recorded a career-high four interceptions while allowing a career-low 47.8 percent completion rate in primary coverage for the Colts in 2023, making him a potentially undervalued option.
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