Former Utah Safety Julian Blackmon Pulls Down INT For Colts
Jan 5, 2025, 4:27 PM
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 05: Julian Blackmon #32 of the Indianapolis Colts intercepts a pass in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Colts took on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the regular season finale with hopes of entering the offseason on a highnote.
The Colts were defending a 20-13 lead, but Mac Jones and the Jaguars were driving with a tying touchdown in their sights. Indianapolis had forced Jacksonville into a 3rd & 10 at around midfield. Jones took the snap and went into a heavy drop with his eyes downfield. His offensive line provided good protection allowing the Jacksonville receivers to get downfield. Jones unloaded a pass intended for Brian Thomas Jr., but the ball was underthrown, allowing former Utah Utes Safety Julian Blackmon to make the athletic leap backward to intercept the pass.
JB climbs the ladder for the pick! 🪜
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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 5, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts went on to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime 26-23.
About Julian Blackmon
Before his NFL career, Blackmon was a standout player at Layton High School. After his prep career with the Lancers, the safety played college football at the University of Utah from 2016-19.
During his time with the Utes, Blackmon recorded 60 total tackles, 41 solo tackles, four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, four interceptions, and four pass breakups in 48 games.
Following his Utah career, Blackmon was selected by the Colts with the No. 85 overall pick during the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
During his time in the league, the safety has recorded 214 total tackles, 163 solo tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, seven interceptions, one touchdown, and 17 pass breakups in 50 games.
