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.
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.
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.
On September 23, 2025, Blackshear was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He was released by the Titans on September 29.
On October 7, 2025, Blackshear signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad. He was released by the Steelers on October 28.
On December 30, 2025, Blackshear was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.
On January 14, 2026, Blackshear was selected by the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League (UFL).