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LeGarrette Blount

Blount in 2017
No. 27, 29
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1986-12-05) December 5, 1986 (age 38) Madison, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:	Perry (FL) Taylor County
College:	East Mississippi CC (2006–2007) Oregon (2008–2009)
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
Tennessee Titans (2010)* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010–2012) New England Patriots (2013) Pittsburgh Steelers (2014) New England Patriots (2014–2016) Philadelphia Eagles (2017) Detroit Lions (2018)
Career highlights and awards
3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LII) NFL rushing touchdowns leader (2016) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 6,306 Rushing average: 4.2 Rushing touchdowns: 56 Receptions: 64 Receiving yards: 454 Receiving touchdowns: 2
Player stats at PFR

LeGarrette Montez Blount (born December 5, 1986) is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football at the University of Oregon. Before that, he played at East Mississippi Community College. He was not chosen in the 2010 NFL draft. He started his NFL journey as an undrafted free agent.

Blount had his biggest successes with the New England Patriots. He won two Super Bowl titles with them. In the 2016 season, he led the league in rushing touchdowns. After winning Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LI with New England, Blount joined the Philadelphia Eagles. He then won Super Bowl LII with them. This made him one of only six players to win Super Bowls in a row with different teams. He scored 11 playoff rushing touchdowns. This is tied for the sixth-most in NFL history.

Growing Up: LeGarrette Blount's Early Life

Blount was born on December 5, 1986, in Madison, Florida. His parents are Gary and Barbara Blount. He has two brothers or sisters. Blount went to Taylor County High School in Perry, Florida. He was a star in two sports: football and track & field.

High School Football Star

In high school football, he played for four years. He ran for over 1,000 yards in three of those years. He first reached this goal as a sophomore. He did it again the next year, even with a leg injury. As a senior, he was named a second-team All-state player.

Track and Field Achievements

In track and field, Blount was also very good. He ran the 100-meter dash in 11.34 seconds. He could long jump over 22 feet (6.75 meters). He also threw the shot put over 53 feet (16.22 meters). He was part of the 4 × 100 m relay team too.

After high school, he wasn't highly recruited by colleges. He wanted to go to Auburn University. But he didn't meet the academic requirements. So, he went to a junior college instead. He chose East Mississippi Community College.

College Football Journey

East Mississippi Community College: A Strong Start

At East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi, Blount was a standout player. He ran for over 1,000 yards in both of his two seasons. In total, he gained 2,292 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. One amazing game was when he ran for 273 yards and three touchdowns. This was against Northeast Mississippi Community College. In October 2006, he led the state of Mississippi in rushing yards. He had 1,106 yards that early in the season. He was named the top junior college player. He also earned Junior College All-American honors.

By the end of his second year, Blount was a top junior college player. He was named the best junior college running back in the country. Many big schools wanted him. These included Florida State and West Virginia. He decided to join the Oregon Ducks in December 2007. Coaches at Oregon said he reminded them of former NFL running back Reuben Droughns.

Oregon Ducks: Challenges and Successes

Blount on the opening day of the 2009 season at Boise State

Blount started his junior year at Oregon. He shared the running back role with senior Jeremiah Johnson. This was Blount's first time sharing playing time. He had mixed feelings about it. In one game, both backs ran for nearly 100 yards and scored three touchdowns. This was in a big win over the Washington State Cougars. They also played well in a win against the Oregon State Beavers.

Blount set a new school record with 17 rushing touchdowns in one season. He also ran for 1,002 yards. Blount and Johnson were only the second duo in team history to each run for over 1,000 yards in the same season. Johnson led the team with 1,201 yards.

Blount had some disagreements with head coach Mike Bellotti. He was suspended for part of a game for "not following team rules." After the season, he missed some workouts. Coach Bellotti suspended him again in February for "failure to fulfill team obligations."

Blount worked hard to improve. He attended more academic and athletic sessions. He was brought back to the team by new coach Chip Kelly in March. He was in better shape for training camp. He was aiming for a 2,000-yard season. Blount was also named to watchlists for important awards.

LeGarrette Blount's Pro Football Career

Tennessee Titans: A Quick Stop

Blount was not picked in the 2010 NFL draft. But he agreed to join the San Francisco 49ers. Then, he met with Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher. Blount decided to sign with the Titans as an undrafted free agent. He made the Titans' main roster. But he was later let go by the team on September 5, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Making a Name for Himself

On September 6, 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up Blount. He played his first NFL game in Week 3. He gained 27 yards and scored one touchdown. On October 31, 2010, Blount had a huge game. He ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns. He also had nine receiving yards. This was in the Buccaneers' 38–35 win against the Arizona Cardinals. He had an amazing 43-yard run where he jumped over a defender. In Week 16, he ran for a career-high 164 yards.

By the end of his first year, Blount had played in 13 games. He gained 1,007 rushing yards. This was the most by any rookie in the 2010 NFL season. He was only the second undrafted running back in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards as a rookie. He earned a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team.

In 2011, Blount started strong. He had 71 yards and two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. This included the game-winning touchdown. He later broke free from eight defenders for a 54-yard touchdown run. In 2012, he had less playing time. He finished the season with 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

New England Patriots: First Time Around

Taking a handoff from Tom Brady in 2013.

On April 27, 2013, Blount was traded to the New England Patriots. He made his Patriots debut on September 8. In Week 4, he scored his first touchdown as a Patriot. In Week 15, he had 76 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

On December 29, he had a career-high 189 rushing yards. He also scored two touchdowns. He returned two kickoffs for 145 yards. Blount set a team record with 334 all-purpose yards in that game. He finished the season with 772 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

The Patriots made the playoffs. In the Divisional Round, he ran for 166 yards and four touchdowns. This was in a big win over the Indianapolis Colts. In the AFC Championship, he was limited to six yards. The Patriots lost that game.

Pittsburgh Steelers: A Brief Stop

On March 28, 2014, Blount signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He scored his first touchdown as a Steeler on September 7. On September 21, he ran for 118 yards and a touchdown. This was his only 100-yard game with the Steelers. He was later released by the Steelers. He finished his time there with 266 yards and two touchdowns.

New England Patriots: Back for More Success

Blount with the New England Patriots in 2014

2014 Season: Super Bowl Champion

On November 20, 2014, Blount signed a new deal with the Patriots. In his first game back, he ran for 78 yards and two touchdowns. He finished the season with 281 yards and three touchdowns in five games.

The Patriots made the playoffs again. In the AFC Championship Game, Blount had an amazing performance. He ran for 148 yards and three touchdowns. This was against the Indianapolis Colts. He became the Patriots' all-time leader in playoff rushing touchdowns. In Super Bowl XLIX, Blount ran for 40 yards. The Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks 28–24. This gave Blount his first Super Bowl title.

2015 Season: Strong Running

Blount missed the first game of the 2015 season. On September 27, he scored a career-high three rushing touchdowns. This was against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On October 18, he ran for 93 yards and caught his first career receiving touchdown. On November 8, he ran for a season-high 129 yards. He finished the 2015 season with 703 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He was later placed on the injured list with a hip injury.

2016 Season: Leading the League

Blount re-signed with the Patriots on April 12, 2016. In the first game, he had 70 rushing yards and a touchdown. The next week, he gained 123 rushing yards and a touchdown. Blount led the league in rushing yards after three games. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.

On October 23, Blount ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns. This was against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was his first time back in Pittsburgh since being released. He scored his ninth touchdown of the season the following game. On November 13, he tied his career high with three touchdowns. This brought his total to 12 rushing touchdowns. On December 12, he scored his 14th touchdown. He also passed 1,000 rushing yards for the season. He broke a team record for rushing touchdowns. He finished the season with 18 touchdowns.

Blount ended the season with 1,161 rushing yards. This was the eighth highest in the league. His 18 touchdowns led the league. He was the first Patriot to do this. The Patriots finished the season 14–2. In the playoffs, he had 47 rushing yards and a touchdown in the AFC Championship. This sent them to Super Bowl LI. The Patriots won the Super Bowl in an amazing comeback. They beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–28. Blount had 31 rushing yards in the game. He was ranked 80th among the top 100 players in the NFL for 2017.

Philadelphia Eagles: Another Super Bowl Ring

On May 17, 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Blount. On September 10, he made his Eagles debut. He had 46 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. In Week 4, he ran for 136 yards. The Eagles had a great season with a 13–3 record. Blount finished with 766 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

In the playoffs, Blount scored a rushing touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles won and moved on. He scored another touchdown against the Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. This sent the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

In Super Bowl LII, Blount ran for 90 yards. This included a 21-yard touchdown run. The Eagles won against his old team, the Patriots, 41–33. This gave Blount his third Super Bowl championship. It was the Eagles' first ever. Blount became one of only six players to win two Super Bowls in a row with different teams.

Detroit Lions: Final Season

On March 16, 2018, Blount signed with the Detroit Lions. In Week 5, he scored two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers. This was his first multi-touchdown game with the Lions. In Week 12, he had his best game with 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Blount finished the 2018 season with 418 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Retirement from Football

Blount announced that he was retiring from football on December 5, 2020.

LeGarrette Blount's NFL Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

NFL Records and Achievements

Patriots Team Records

• Most rushing touchdowns in a season: 18 (2016)

See also

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