# Mekhi Blackmon

NFL cornerback. Position: **CB**. Team: **Indianapolis Colts**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** CB
- **Team:** Colts (Indianapolis Colts)
- **Background:** 2023 3rd-round pick by Minnesota Vikings; traded to Colts in 2025 for a 6th-round pick
- **Role:** Depth cornerback behind Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward

## 2026 Outlook

**Aug 25 Update — Preseason struggles threaten roster spot:** Mekhi Blackmon entered the 2026 preseason as a roster lock for depth at cornerback after playing 783 snaps for the Colts in 2025. However, he has struggled mightily in the first two weeks of preseason, allowing multiple completions and drawing four pass interference flags against backup receivers. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo acknowledged the struggles: "He's had some penalties go against him in the last two games, he's had some balls caught on him." Blackmon's 2025 film showed promise (783 snaps, 68 targets, .632 completion %, 2 INTs, 8 PBUs, 64 tackles), but his preseason collapse raises questions about his viability as depth behind Gardner and Ward. His roster spot is now in jeopardy with second-year cornerback Johnathan Edwards and CFL product Rob Carter Jr. challenging for snaps. The Colts' Week 3 preseason game will be critical for Blackmon to prove he can return to form or risk losing his depth role. (per Colts' cornerback depth suddenly a concern as Mekhi Blackmon struggles)

## Role / Depth Chart

Backup/depth cornerback behind Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward. Playing specialized role as a matchup option against deep threats. Roster status uncertain heading into Week 1.

## Injury Status

No reported injuries heading into 2026.

## Recent News

- 2026-08-25 — Colts CB Mekhi Blackmon struggles in preseason, threatens roster spot (Colts' cornerback depth suddenly a concern as Mekhi Blackmon struggles)

## Open Questions

- Will Blackmon retain his roster spot after preseason struggles, or will Edwards/Carter Jr. win the depth role?

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