Harold Blackmon (born May 20, 1978) is an American former professional

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safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the

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. He played

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at Northwestern and was selected in the seventh round of the

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. The Seahawks cut Blackmon on August 13, 2003, prior to the start of the season.

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