Robert Jack Blanton was born on September 7,1989 and is a former American football strong safety.
19 Facts About Robert Blanton
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Robert Blanton 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.
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Robert Blanton 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.
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Robert Blanton was one of 11 players from the state of North Carolina selected to the All-Southern team by The Orlando Sentinel.
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Robert Blanton was named to the Super Southern 100 list by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of 10 cornerbacks.
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Robert Blanton was named first-team All-state in 2006 and 2007 by the Associated Press.
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Robert Blanton was one of five finalists for the Glenn Davis Award, a national award based on community service, academics and athletic accomplishment.
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Robert Blanton was selected for the 2008 US Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, where he played both cornerback and safety.
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Robert Blanton played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
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Robert Blanton ran hurdles and was a jumper, surpassing 6.40 meters in the long jump and clearing 2.01 meters in the high jump.
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Robert Blanton was rated as the 15th-best cornerback in the country and the third-best player in his state by Scout.
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Robert Blanton attended the University of Notre Dame between 2008 and 2011.
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Robert Blanton was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the fourth pick of the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
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In 2014, Robert Blanton had the best season of his career, leading the team in tackles with 106, while forcing one fumble and intercepting one pass, as well as recording 3 pass deflections.
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In 2015, Robert Blanton looked to compete with Antone Exum and Andrew Sendejo for the starting job at strong safety.
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On March 18,2016, Robert Blanton signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills worth $840,000 with $80,000 guaranteed.
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Robert Blanton suffered a foot injury in Week 11 and was placed on injured reserve on November 26,2016.
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At Butler, Robert Blanton was recognized as Carolina Panthers Community Captain for his outstanding performance in classroom and in community.
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Robert Blanton was a member of Butler honor roll and a first lieutenant in Butler's JROTC program, receiving an JROTC Scholastic Award.