Reed Blankenship

BIRDSEED

► Has represented Ronald McDonald House Charities through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign ... RMHC is a family and children's charity dedicated to supporting families with sick children in times of need

► Hosts a youth football camp at West Limestone (AL) High School, his alma mater, which welcomed over 100 participants in its first year

► Is from Athens, AL, which also is the hometown of Philip Rivers ... Attended school in Lester, AL, whose population is roughly 130

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

► A member of the Eagles' Super Bowl LVII roster in 2022 ... One of just three UDFAs to make Philadelphia's roster out of training camp

TRANSACTIONS

► 2022 - Signed by PHI as UDFA ... 4/1/24 - Agreed to terms with PHI on 1-year extension through 2025

First job: "The only 'job' I ever had was working on a farm in high school. Pretty much everybody did in the area, hauling hay and doing that kind of stuff." ... Bucket list: Travel to Bora Bora ... Prized possession: "I collected knives when I was younger. My granddad collected knives and he would let me take one from his collection every year for my birthday and add it to my collection. I still cherish that." ... Someone he would like to meet: "Morgan Wallen. He's my favorite country artist." ... Favorite athlete growing up: "Minkah Fitzpatrick. I was a big Alabama fan growing up and seeing him fly around the field, I just wanted to be like him." ... Favorite movie: Step Brothers ... Favorite TV show: Peaky Blinders ... Favorite food: "Pizza. Plain, pepperoni, with ranch dip. Ranch makes a world of difference."

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