Updated August 15, 2026
Raheem Blackshear (born June 5, 1998) is the running back for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 42. He played college football at Virginia Tech. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: running back (RB)
- Number: 42
- Born: June 5, 1998
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Weight: 194 lb
- College: Virginia Tech
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Carolina Panthers (2022–2024)
Raheem Blackshear played 13 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2022, rushing 77 yards on 23 carries with 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 10 catches for 93 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Raheem Blackshear played 9 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2023, rushing 46 yards on 14 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 6 catches for 45 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Raheem Blackshear played 16 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2024, rushing 80 yards on 15 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Att | Rush Yds | RuTD | Rec | Rec Yds | ReTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Carolina Panthers | 13 | 23 | 77 | 3 | 10 | 93 | 0 |
| 2023 | Carolina Panthers | 9 | 14 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 0 |
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 15 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 38 | 52 | 203 | 3 | 16 | 138 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.15 million, $1.15 million per year, and $0 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
