Jon Blackman

Jon Blackman

No. 74
Position:	Tight end / Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1975-10-08) October 8, 1975
Place of birth:	Yorkville, Illinois
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Weight:
Career information
High school:	Yorkville (IL)
College:	Purdue
Undrafted:	1998
Career history
Detroit Lions (1998)* Indianapolis Colts (1998) Philadelphia Eagles (1999)* Berlin Thunder (2000) Las Vegas Outlaws (2001) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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.

Highschool

Jon Blackman attended Yorkville High School. He was named Most Valuable Player in the Little Seven Conference. Blackman also was a member of the basketball team.

Pro career

Detroit Lions

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

On September 7, 1998 he was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. Was signed to active roster on December 1, 1998

Philadelphia Eagles

Blackman signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999.

Las Vegas Outlaws

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

• http://www.nfl.com/player/jonblackman/2499662/profile
• http://www.all-xfl.com/lasvegasoutlaws/team/roster/jonblackman.htm