Kendall Blanton

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Kendall Blanton
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Blanton with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-10) November 10, 1995 (age 28)
Blue Springs, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Blue Springs South (Blue Springs, Missouri)
College:Missouri (2014–2018)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:
72
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kendall Blanton (born November 10, 1995) is an

undrafted free agent in 2019 and started in their Super Bowl LVI
win.

College career

Blanton was a member of the Missouri Tigers for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman.[1] He finished his collegiate career with 44 receptions for 476 yards and six touchdowns in 43 games played.[2]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄4 in
(1.99 m) 		262 lb
(119 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.95 s 1.70 s 2.85 s 4.42 s 7.37 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[3][4]

Blanton signed with the

undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019.[5] He was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later.[6] The Rams promoted Blanton to their active roster on December 3, 2019.[7] He made his NFL debut on December 12, 2019, playing four snaps on special teams in a 28-12 win over the Seattle Seahawks.[8]

Blanton was waived at the end of training camp on September 5, 2020.[9] He was re-signed back to the Rams' practice squad on September 6, 2020, where he spent the entirety of the 2020 season.[10] Blanton signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams on January 19, 2021.[11] He was waived during final roster cuts and again re-signed to the Rams practice squad to start the 2021 season.[12] Blanton was elevated to the active roster on October 24, 2021, for the team's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions.[13] He was signed to the active roster on October 30.[14]

On January 23, 2022, Blanton scored his first NFL touchdown in the Rams' divisional playoff victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[15] Blanton got to start in Super Bowl LVI for the injured Tyler Higbee, but suffered a shoulder injury in the first half before he could record any statistics.[16] Blanton was waived on August 20, 2022.[17]

Washington Commanders

Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders on August 22, 2022.[18] He was released on August 30.[19]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 1, 2022, Blanton was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[20]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On September 22, 2022, Blanton was signed to the Los Angeles Rams active roster off the Chiefs practice squad.[21] He was waived on November 8, 2022.[22] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[23] His practice squad contract was terminated on November 22.[24]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On November 23, 2022, Blanton signed with the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[25] Blanton won his second straight Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[26] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.[27] He was released on August 29, 2023.[28]

Personal life

Blanton is a Christian.[29] Blanton's father, Jerry Blanton, played linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs for seven seasons.[30]

References

  1. ^ "Why does Mizzou tight end and Blue Springs South grad Kendall Blanton love to block?". The Kansas City Star. October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "Blue Springs South grad Blanton happy for NFL shot". Lake Sun Leader. May 11, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kendall Blanton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kendall Blanton, Missouri, TE, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  5. ^ "Rams sign 14 undrafted free agents to bolster roster". Los Angeles Times. April 29, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  6. Orange County Register
    . September 1, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rams add Blue Springs South grad Kendall Blanton to roster". The Examiner. December 3, 2019. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  8. ^ "Kendall Blanton Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  9. Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports
    . Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  10. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Meet the Rams' initial 15-man practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  11. ^ "Rams' Kendall Blanton: Secures future contract". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 19, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "Kendall Blanton: Sent to waivers". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  13. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (October 23, 2021). "Rams elevate TE Kendall Blanton from practice squad for Week 7". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  14. ^ Simmons, Myles (October 30, 2021). "Rams signing Kendall Blanton to 53-man roster". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  15. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (23 January 2022). "Watch: Kendall Blanton scores first career TD vs. Bucs, puts Rams up 10-0". Rams Wire. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  16. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
  17. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 20, 2022). "Rams waive five players ahead of Aug. 23 roster reduction deadline". TheRams.com.
  18. ^ DaSilva, Cameron. "Commanders claim Kendall Blanton off waivers from Rams". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  19. ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (August 30, 2022). "Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR". Commanders.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  20. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Practice Squad Tracker". SI.com. August 31, 2022.
  21. ^ "Rams bring back Kendall Blanton, sign him off Chiefs' practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. September 22, 2022.
  22. ^ David Smith, Michael (November 8, 2022). "Rams cut Terrell Burgess, Kendall Blanton". NBCSports.com.
  23. ^ @RamsNFL (November 10, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Practice Squad Exception TE Kendall Blanton" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Simmons, Myles (November 22, 2022). "Rams waive Darrell Henderson, Justin Hollins". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  25. ^ Dixon, John (November 23, 2022). "Chiefs place Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR, activate Lucas Niang — plus 2 other moves". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  26. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  27. ^ Goldman, Charles (February 15, 2023). "Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  28. ^ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  29. ^ Mercer, Kevin (31 January 2022). "Rams backup TE Kendall Blanton steps up big, thanks God as L.A. heads to Super Bowl LVI". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  30. ^ Rogers, Anne (October 7, 2017). "Former Wildcat dons black and gold to cheer on son Kendall Blanton". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 27, 2021.

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