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Rattlers linebacker is son of NFL Hall of Famer
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The second that FAMU linebacker Akil Blount intercepted a pass from South Carolina State’s quarterback Richard Cue last weekend, his father’s name came up.
That’s nothing new for the sophomore, who is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount. But given the development he has shown despite the Rattlers’ struggles, Blount seemingly is on his way to establishing his own name.
That’s the way he’s always wanted it.
“I’m trying to make big plays so people know who I am, but I will always be titled as the son of Mel Blount,” he said. “That’s not a problem with me, but at the end of the day, I
want people to know who Akil Blount is, as they know who my dad is.”
He’s doing a decent job laying that foundation. Blount is fourth in tackles for the Rattlers with 43. He also has the second-most tackles for loss with eight, along with a blocked kick, a quarterback hurry and three pass breakups. Oh, and his interception on Saturday that set up FAMU for a touchdown on the Bulldogs’ 3-yard line.
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TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The second that FAMU linebacker Akil Blount intercepted a pass from South Carolina State’s quarterback Richard Cue last weekend, his father’s name came up.
That’s nothing new for the sophomore, who is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount. But given the development he has shown despite the Rattlers’ struggles, Blount seemingly is on his way to establishing his own name.
That’s the way he’s always wanted it.
“I’m trying to make big plays so people know who I am, but I will always be titled as the son of Mel Blount,” he said. “That’s not a problem with me, but at the end of the day, I
want people to know who Akil Blount is, as they know who my dad is.”
He’s doing a decent job laying that foundation. Blount is fourth in tackles for the Rattlers with 43. He also has the second-most tackles for loss with eight, along with a blocked kick, a quarterback hurry and three pass breakups. Oh, and his interception on Saturday that set up FAMU for a touchdown on the Bulldogs’ 3-yard line.
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