Justin Blackmon final appeared in an NFL recreation in 2013, but the 31-year-old large receiver may very well be trying a comeback. Blackmon resurfaced within the social media world by rejoining Instagram this week (former Jacksonville Jaguars teammate Maurice Jones-Drew confirmed the information on his personal Instagram account) and addressed a possible comeback to the NFL when a fan requested him if a Trevor Lawrence to Justin Blackmon connection is coming quickly. 

Blackmon’s response? “Let’s make it occur.” 

Blackmon does point out on his profile he is retired, however plans can shortly change if the Jaguars and league are prepared to offer him one other probability. 

In case the NFL world forgot how good Blackmon truly was when he was on the sphere, Blackmon was among the finest younger wideouts within the league earlier than private points halted an unbelievable begin to his profession. Blackmon had a promising first season in Jacksonville, main all rookies in receiving yards (865), whereas tying for first in receptions (64) and recording 5 touchdowns. He performed simply 4 video games for the rest of his profession after a collection of arrests and an indefinite suspension by the league for violation of the league’s substance-abuse coverage. 

Blackmon was fifth within the NFL in receiving yards per recreation (103.8) in 2013, regardless of taking part in simply 4 video games. He had 29 catches for 415 yards and one landing after serving a four-game suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse coverage. Throughout the Jaguars’ bye week of that season, he was suspended indefinitely with out pay for once more violating the NFL’s substance-abuse coverage. Blackmon was then arrested for marijuana possession throughout a visitors cease in 2014 and later denied reinstatement by the league. 

Blackmon additionally was arrested for DUI in December of 2015 and pleaded responsible. He served one yr of probation and was ordered to carry out greater than 100 hours of neighborhood service. Blackmon has not tried to return to the NFL since, however the Jaguars have by no means launched him from his contract. 

If Blackmon does intend to return, has has to undergo a two-month vetting course of after making use of for reinstatement to the league. The previous prime 5 draft select of Oklahoma State nonetheless has the most receiving yards per recreation (103.8) in a season since 2013 (minimal 4 video games performed) forward of Julio Jones and Antonio Brown and nonetheless might have some prime years of soccer left if he chooses to return.