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Mel Blount is a former defensive back out of Southern University, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 53rd overall pick (round 3) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 3
Pick
53rd overall
Team
Position
College
Mel Blount Career Stats
- 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1981)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1976–1979)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981)
- NFL interceptions leader (1975)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | 736 | 2 |
Career History
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983)
Born: Vidalia, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 205 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  PIT |
Terry Bradshaw | QB | Louisiana Tech |
| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
Mike Phipps | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
Phil Olsen | DT | Utah State |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
Al Cowlings | DE |  USC |
| 1 | 6 |  PHI |
Steve Zabel | LB |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 8 |  ARI |
Larry Stegent | RB |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
Cedrick Hardman | DE | North Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  NO |
Ken Burrough | WR | Texas Southern |
| 1 | 11 |  DEN |
Bobby Anderson | RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 12 |  ATL |
John Small | DT | Citadel |
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