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Julian
Blackmon

#23

NO Saints

6'0"

202lbs

28y/o

Overall Grade '26

57.5

42nd/72 - Ss

Snap Count '26

6th/106 - Ss

Interceptions '26

10th/72 - Ss

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Julian

Blackmon

#23

NO Saints

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/20/2026

Julian Blackmon is a safety for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 57.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 42nd among 72 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 55.3 ranked 47th among 72 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 73.0 ranked 9th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Blackmon broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 56.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 6 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

New Orleans Saints

2025 - Present

Indianapolis Colts

2020 - 2024

Utah Utes

2016 - 2019

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2019

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

10th/72 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

10th/72 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

17th/72 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

37th/72 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

56.3

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Julian
Blackmon

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