Blake Freeland Explained

Blake Freeland
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:73
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:3 May 2001
Birth Place:Herriman, Utah, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:302
High School:Herriman (UT)
College:BYU (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:4
Draftpick:106
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games started
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Games played
Statvalue2:16
Pfr:FreeBl00

Blake Freeland (born May 3, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at BYU.

Early years and college career

Freeland was born in Herriman, Utah.[1] He played football at Herriman High School, where he played quarterback his junior year and tight end and defensive end as a senior.[2] Freeland then attended Brigham Young University, where he played college football for the Cougars from 2019 to 2022.

Professional career

Freeland holds an NFL Combine record for an offensive lineman with a 37" vertical jump.[3] Freeland was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round, 106th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[4] He started his first NFL game on October 1, 2023, following an injury to Colts starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann. After two starts at left tackle, he started seven of the final 12 games at right tackle in place of an injured Braden Smith.[5]

Personal life

Freeland's father, Jim, played linebacker at BYU in the 1990s.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March 13, 2023 . NFL Draft Profile: Blake Freeland, Offensive Lineman, BYU Cougars . March 5, 2023 . SI.com.
  2. Web site: Drew . Jay . November 19, 2019 . Blake Freeland was a 6-foot-8 quarterback in high school. Now the true freshman is starting on BYU’s offensive line . March 5, 2023 . Deseret.com.
  3. Web site: Lundquist . Casey . March 5, 2023 . BYU Offensive Lineman Blake Freeland Sets New Vertical Jump Record at NFL Combine . March 5, 2023 . SI.com.
  4. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . April 29, 2023 . Colts select BYU offensive tackle Blake Freeland with No. 106 pick in 2023 NFL Draft . June 28, 2023 . Colts.com.
  5. Web site: Blake Freeland 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-28 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Drew . Jay . September 23, 2021 . Leaving a legacy: 17 players on the BYU football team have fathers who also played for Cougars . March 5, 2023 . Deseret.com.