He also was a member of the Washington Commandos and Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Blount attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, where he practiced football, baseball and track.
As a sophomore, he shared the running back position with Rick Badanjek, collecting 128 carries for 759 yards (5.9-yard avg.)
He was a part of one of the greatest comebacks in college football history, in the 42–40 win against the University of Miami.
[4] As a junior, he was named the regular starter, although he still shared the running back position with Badanjek.
He didn't have any 100-yard games, but showed he was an all-round running back, displaying solid receiving and blocking skills.
He was re-signed to be a part of the Dallas replacement team that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.
He started against the Philadelphia Eagles and although he shared the position with Tony Dorsett, he posted 18 carries for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns.