Quick Info
| Profession | NFL Safety |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Athens, AL |
Latest News about Reed Blankenship
09/03/2026
Reed Blankenship signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Houston Texans in March 2026 after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal included $16.5 million guaranteed and marked a major move for the former undrafted free agent, who had become a starting safety and defensive leader in Philadelphia.
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Bio/Wiki
| Reed Blankenship is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Houston Texans. He began his NFL career in 2022 as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he quickly rose from special teams to a starting role and team captain. Over four seasons with the Eagles, he recorded nine interceptions in 54 games and won a Super Bowl ring. In April 2026, he signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Houston Texans, including $16.5 million guaranteed. | |
| Reed Blankenship is an American professional football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He began his NFL career in 2022 as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he developed into a starting safety and team captain. He signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Texans in March 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 203 lbs |
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Career
| NFL Debut | 2022 (Philadelphia Eagles, undrafted free agent) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in small town of Lester, AL (pop. ~130-200) | |
| 2. Played QB, RB, WR, CB, safety in high school with 46 offensive TDs and 295 tackles | |
| 3. Broke tibia in college, led to depression | |
| 4. Two-sport athlete (football, basketball) in high school | |
| 5. MTSU all-time tackles leader |