When the Minnesota Vikings offseason began in January, many of the team’s fans labeled the cornerback position as one of need. The opinion was somewhat fair — Minnesota ranked 32nd in the NFL per completion percentage allowed in 2023.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon won't allow Caleb Williams to play Play Station with him if he's not drafted by the Purple and Gold.
During the 2022 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings attempted to supplement their cornerback room by taking Andrew Booth Jr. with a second-round pick. That has been somewhat of a slow burn, but Mekhi Blackmon showed up as a rookie after being drafted in 2023, and it’s exciting to think about what could be next.
A nice accolade for the rookie Despite finishing the 2023 NFL season with a record of 7-10, there were at least a few members of the Minnesota Vikings that had standout performances, and a couple of those performances were recognized recently for a pair of young players who likely have many more accolades in their future.
The Vikings will be without several key players for the regular season finale Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Starting right tackle Brian O'Neill has been ruled out due to ankle injury he aggravated in the team's loss to the Packers.
The Vikings' initial injury report on Wednesday wasn't great, and Thursday only brought a bit of bad news on that front. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw was added to the report with an illness, while rookie corner Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) was downgraded from limited to DNP.
Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison (ankle) and rookie CB Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder) are both active for tonight's big game against the Packers, despite coming into the weekend with questionable designations.
One of the noticeable moments from the Vikings' fourth-quarter capitulation was the sight of a prone Mekhi Blackmon looking on as the Bengals Tee Higgins tied things up with a remarkable late touchdown.
Sunday Night was a tough outing for Mekhi Blackmon in his first start. He had the chance to push for a starting role on the Vikings’ defense, deputizing for the injured Akayleb Evans.
One of the most fascinating developments for the Vikings in Week 6 was the play of sophomore corner Andrew Booth Jr. The 42nd pick from the 2022 NFL Draft couldn’t crack the lineup for Brian Flores, but the contest at Soldier Field changed his fortunes.
Vikings rookie cornerback Mekhi Blackmon left Thursday's joint practice with the Titans with an apparent upper-body injury. Blackmon appeared to be favoring his shoulder as he walked off the field with a trainer and headed into the team's medical tent.
The Minnesota Vikings had their rookies report to training camp on Sunday, July 23rd. Minnesota’s veterans also reported a week ago, so training camp is in full swing in Eagan.
Training camp doesn't fully feel like training camp until the pads come on. That's when the intensity and physicality goes up a notch. Well, the Vikings held their first padded practice on Monday, and it was great to hear the iconic football sound of those pads popping as players collided.
With training camps underway, here’s a look at the top position battles to watch for teams in the NFC North.
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The Minnesota Vikings entered draft night on April 27th with many needs, and the first selection was a total mystery. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah chose Jordan Addison with his first-round pick.
After winning their first NFC North title since 2017 last season, the Minnesota Vikings hope to repeat behind a dynamic offense and an improved defense in the second year under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
There's still a long, long ways to go until the Vikings send their starting defense onto the field for the first time against the Buccaneers on September 10th.
The Vikings selected USC wide receiver Jordan Addison with the 23rd overall pick in this year's draft. 79 slots later, with the final pick of the third round, they chose Addison's teammate during the 2022 season, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have officially signed four draft picks including third-round CB Mekhi Blackmon to a rookie contract. Minnesota also
USC cornerback Mekhi Blackmon was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Blackmon was the 102nd overall pick. In his lone season at USC after transferring from Colorado, Blackmon made 66 tackles and grabbed three interceptions.
Mekhi Blackmon NFL Draft Overview Position: Cornerback Height: 5′-11″ Weight: 178 pounds School: USC 2023 NFL Draft Profiles Mekhi Blackmon’s college football career began in 2017 at the College of San Mateo (CA).
Mekhi Blackmon USC Trojans #6 Pos: CB Ht: 5110 Wt: 180 Hand: 938 Arm: 3138 Wing: 7578 40: 4.55 DOB: 3/18/1999 Hometown: East Palo Alto, CA High School: Menlo-Atherton Eligibility: 2023 Background: Blackmon was a three-star JUCO transfer, according to 247Sports from the College of San Mateo in San Mateo, Calif., in the class of 2018.
Reigning Pac-12 champion and 20th-ranked Utah faces a pivotal point Saturday at 8 p.m. ET in its pursuit of a second league title when the Utes host No. 7 Southern California in Salt Lake City.
No. 6 Southern California looks to match its best start since 2006 when it welcomes Pac-12 counterpart Washington State to Los Angeles on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Despite the disjointed nature of the 2020 football season, Mekhi Blackmon was able to find his groove. A junior cornerback at Colorado, Blackmon had his best season in 2020 and he’s looking to build off of that this year.
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