Blackmon (shoulder) recorded 41 total tackles and eight passes defended, including one interception, in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.
The 2023 third-round pick out of USC was forced to miss the Vikings' final two games due to a shoulder issue, but he was productive when he saw the field. Blackmon started only three games, playing primarily as a rotational cornerback, but he still finished third on the team in passes defended. The 24-year-old could very well be in line for a larger role in 2024.