Angelo Blackson
Angelo Sierre Blackson is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2015 [NFL draft]. He has also played in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
Blackson attended and played college football at Auburn University from 2011 to 2014.Professional career
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans selected Blackson in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.On May 14, 2015, the Titans signed Blackson to a four-year, $2.85 million contract with a signing bonus of $571,615.
On September 2, 2017, Blackson was waived by the Titans. He finished his tenure with the Titans with 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
New England Patriots
On September 4, 2017, Blackson signed with the practice squad of the New England Patriots.Houston Texans
On November 1, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Blackson off the Patriots' practice squad.On March 11, 2019, Blackson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Texans. In Week 15 of the 2019 season, Blackson blocked a field goal in a 24-21 win over the Titans, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
On September 5, 2020, Blackson was released by the Texans.