Robert Blanton
Blanton with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014
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| No. 26 Buffalo Bills | |||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 7, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Clackamas, Oregon | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Matthews (NC) David W. Butler | ||||||||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2016 | |||||||||
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| Tackles: | 214 |
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| Pass deflections: | 6 |
| Interceptions: | 1 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Robert Jack Blanton (born September 7, 1989) is an American football strong safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Born in Clackamas Oregon, Blanton attended David W. Butler High School. He was named second-team All-state as a sophomore after recording 126 tackles, six interceptions, 10 pass breakups, causing six fumbles and blocking six kicks. He was one of 11 players from the state of North Carolina selected to the All-Southern team by The Orlando Sentinel. He was named to the Super Southern 100 list by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of 10 cornerbacks. As a junior, he totaled 147 tackles, 12 pass breakups and seven interceptions in 15 games played. He also caught four passes for 86 yards. He was named first-team All-state in 2006 and 2007 by the Associated Press. As senior in 2007, he tallied 94 tackles, five interceptions and blocked six kicks, helping the Bulldogs reach the second round of Class 4AA playoffs and earning Defensive Player of the Year honors by The Charlotte Observer. He was one of five finalists for the Glenn Davis Award, a national award based on community service, academics and athletic accomplishment. He was selected for the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, where he played both cornerback and safety. He also played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
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