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
01/04/2026
Reed Blankenship, the former Philadelphia Eagles safety and undrafted free agent success story, signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Houston Texans, including $16.5 million guaranteed. After rising from special teams to starter and team captain with the Eagles over four seasons, where he recorded nine interceptions in 54 games, Blankenship now joins Houston to bolster their secondary.
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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. |
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 |