When the ball is in the air and he’s nearby, Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon believes he’s got an obligation to get it.
“That’s mandatory for my position,” he said. “Last year, I saw a lot of people deflecting (the ball), but I don’t have time to sit around and try to slap the ball. I want to get the ball in our hands for the offense, so that’s what I try to do.”
The junior has shown a knack for finding the football, and he’s putting himself in position to be one of the top cornerbacks for a team that’s in desperate need of someone to step up at the position.