University of Virginia safety Joey Blount is a rangy, instinctive defensive back who was ultra-productive for the Cavaliers. He finished his career with 306 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 9 interceptions. He had 87 tackles and 3 interceptions last season. The Cavaliers’ defensive playmaker has a busy schedule prior to the 2022 NFL Draft.
Joey Blount has visits and workouts with numerous NFL teams
Blount (6-2, 205) has run the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times, and secured a 38-inch vertical leap and 10’7″ broad jump.
The son of former New York Giants defensive back Tony Blount, Blount has six top-30 visits, including the Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers, as well as a private workout for the Atlanta Falcons.
“Joey is someone that’s really passionate about the game, someone that has football instincts,” said Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Brent Howell, Blount’s defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Virginia. “It’s innate to him. He just gets around the ball. He understands where the ball is going to be and he’s there fast. He triggers fast. He sees stuff. He plays fast. He doesn’t hesitate. He’s a guy who loves the game and plays passionately. He was a really productive player. Every year, he made havoc plays.
“He’s a football guy. Joey comes from a really good family. He was raised really, really well. He has a great support system. As much as he’s a good football player, he’s a really, really good person. He took advantage of his education at Virginia and is a leader in the community. Joey is an awesome person. He’s a great human being.”