| Robert
Blanton
Scout.com Headlines: |
Defensive Review: Part II 
Cougars no match for Irish defensive speed up front
-by IrishEyes.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
Athletes Up Front
Lewis-Moore, Fleming, and Johnson help control the Cougars
-by IrishEyes.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
Saturday Night Lights
Tate, Clausen, again the keys as Irish roll.
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 31, 2009 |
Short-Term Memory
Defensive tweaks point to progress in the strugging Irish secondary
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 29, 2009 |
Never a Dull Moment
Irish defense falters in 3rd, recovers in 4th vs. talented Trojans.
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 20, 2009 |
Practice Notes - USC
DB vs. WR highlight Tuesday's media period
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 14, 2009 |
Calling Myself Out
Of September defeat, Jimmy Clausen's accuracy, and the running game...
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 9, 2009 |
Twice is Nice
Huskies manage just three points on 14 snaps inside the ND 5-yard line.
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 6, 2009 |
Signs of Life
Tackling, communication issues still plague the Irish
-by IrishEyes.com
Oct 6, 2009 |
Personnel-ly Speaking
A look at the Irish defensive backs and personnel groupings vs. Purdue
-by IrishEyes.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 175
40: 4.5
| Date of Birth: |
09/07/1989 |
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| 2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: CB |
Pos Rank: #15 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Closing Speed |
| Size |
| Tackling Ability |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Backpedal Quickness |
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| Robert Blanton is an exceptional defensive back with tremendous closing speed and plays very well up along the line both in press coverage and making tackles. Fast hips, great awareness and presence on the field, and makes quick, accurate decisions. Shows leadership on the field, comes back well from the rare poor play. Tall corner, could be versatile to play nickleback or safety early in career. Needs to develop the rest of his frame. |
| Biography: |
| During his sophomore season, Blanton picked off seven passes and recorded 147 tackles, four blocked kicks and two TDs, earning him a spot on both the all-conference and all-county teams as a junior.
Blanton claims to have a 3.0 core GPA and SAT (two-part) retake score of 810.
Blanton: "I'm one of a kind…the best way I can be better, is to be better than myself. I'm great at reading and running the pass. I have a great reaction to running and passing. I don't let anything get by me. I don't know any weaknesses I have. I guess I want to work on my strength and speed for the next level."
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| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | San Antonio |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Height: | 6-1 |
| Weight: | 163 |
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