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72
Games
177
Solo Tackles
1
Interceptions
Robert Blanton is a former defensive back out of Notre Dame, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 139th overall pick (round 5) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played 72 regular-season games from 2012 to 2017, with the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.
Draft Details
Robert Blanton Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | MIN | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIN | 16 | 36 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIN | 14 | 71 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | 11 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | BUF | 8 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BUF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 59 | 165 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-1
Weight
208 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.66s
Bench Press
12 reps
Vertical Jump
34"
Broad Jump
116"
3-Cone Drill
6.71s
Shuttle
3.97s
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