Raheem Blackshear (born June 5, 1998) is an American professional football running back and return specialist. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Virginia Tech Hokies. He was selected by the Columbus Aviators during the 2026 UFL free agent draft.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills Blackshear signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. He was waived by on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
Carolina Panthers On September 21, 2022, Blackshear was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Bills practice squad. On November 6, Blackshear scored his first NFL touchdown in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the 2022 season, he scored three rushing touchdowns and contributed on special teams returning kicks. In the 2023 season, he appeared in 12 games contributing on special teams with a small role on the offense.
On April 1, 2025, Blackshear re-signed with the Panthers to a one-year contract. He was waived on August 26 with an injury settlement as part of final roster cuts.
Tennessee Titans On September 23, 2025, Blackshear was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He was released by the Titans on September 29.
Pittsburgh Steelers On October 7, 2025, Blackshear signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. He was released by the Steelers on October 28.
New York Jets On December 30, 2025, Blackshear was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.
Columbus Aviators On January 14, 2026, Blackshear was selected by the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on February 5.
Detroit Lions On August 4, 2026, Blackshear was signed by the Detroit Lions. He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, and released the next day.
NFL career statistics Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Kickoff return Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2022 CAR 13 1 23 77 3.3 16 3 10 93 9.3 27 0 19 513 27.0 66 0 1 1 2023 CAR 9 0 13 40 3.1 9 0 6 45 7.5 19 0 16 430 26.9 52 0 0 02024CAR16115805.3270000003179125.543000 Career 38 2 52 203 3.9 27 3 16 138 8.6 27 0 66 1734 26.3 66 0 1 1
References
External links
Detroit Lions bio Rutgers Scarlet Knights bio Virginia Tech Hokies bio