Quick Info

ProfessionNFL Safety
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/03/1999
Age27 years
BirthplaceAthens, 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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Physical Stats & More

Height6'1"
Weight203 lbs

Personal Life

Residences
  • Athens, AL
  • Lester, AL
  • Anderson, AL

Career

NFL Debut2022 (Philadelphia Eagles, undrafted free agent)
Teams
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2022-2026)
  • Houston Texans (2026-)
Achievements
  • Super Bowl ring
  • 9 interceptions in 54 games
  • Team captain
  • First-team All-Conference USA (MTSU)

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
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