Mel Blount is a Hall of Fame cornerback who played his entire professional football career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Blount was drafted by the Steelers in 1970 and went on to become one of the most successful and decorated players in the team's history. He was known for his physical style of play and was one of the first cornerbacks to use bump-and-run coverage.

Blount was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1970s. He was also named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1975. He was a key member of the Steelers' "Steel Curtain" defense, which helped the team win four Super Bowls during his career.

Blount was known for his ability to shut down opposing receivers and his knack for making big plays. He was also a fierce tackler and a great leader on the field. He was a master of the bump-and-run coverage technique and was able to use it to great effect. He was also an excellent blitzer and was able to pressure opposing quarterbacks into making mistakes.

Blount's career ended in 1983, after 13 seasons with the Steelers. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 and his number 47 jersey was retired by the Steelers in 1989. Blount is widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history and his legacy will live on for many years to come.

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