Kendall Blanton Explained

Kendall Blanton
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:10 November 1995
Birth Place:Blue Springs, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:262
College:Missouri (2014–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:72
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:B/BlanKe01

Kendall Blanton (born November 10, 1995) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri. Blanton signed with the Los Angeles Rams as 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

Blanton signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad one day later.[4] The Rams promoted Blanton to their active roster on December 3, 2019.[5] He made his NFL debut on December 12, 2019, playing four snaps on special teams in a 28-12 win over the Seattle Seahawks.[6]

Blanton was waived at the end of training camp on September 5, 2020.[7] He was re-signed back to the Rams' practice squad on September 6, 2020, where he spent the entirety of the 2020 season.[8] Blanton signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams on January 19, 2021.[9] He was waived during final roster cuts and again re-signed to the Rams practice squad to start the 2021 season.[10] Blanton was elevated to the active roster on October 24, 2021, for the team's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions.[11] He was signed to the active roster on October 30.[12]

On January 23, 2022, Blanton scored his first NFL touchdown in the Rams' divisional playoff victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[13] 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.[14] Blanton was waived on August 20, 2022.[15]

Washington Commanders

Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders on August 22, 2022.[16] He was released on August 30.[17]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 1, 2022, Blanton was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[18]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On September 22, 2022, Blanton was signed to the Los Angeles Rams active roster off the Chiefs practice squad.[19] He was waived on November 8, 2022.[20] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[21] His practice squad contract was terminated on November 22.[22]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On November 23, 2022, Blanton signed with the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[23] Blanton won his second straight Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.[25] He was released on August 29, 2023.[26]

Personal life

Blanton is a Christian.[27] Blanton's father, Jerry Blanton, played linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs for seven seasons.[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Why does Mizzou tight end and Blue Springs South grad Kendall Blanton love to block?. The Kansas City Star. October 25, 2018. October 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: Blue Springs South grad Blanton happy for NFL shot. Lake Sun Leader. May 11, 2019. October 27, 2021. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027134610/https://www.lakenewsonline.com/sports/20190511/blue-springs-south-grad-blanton-happy-for-nfl-shot. dead.
  3. Web site: Rams sign 14 undrafted free agents to bolster roster. Los Angeles Times. April 29, 2019. October 26, 2021.
  4. Web site: Players Rams cut land with new teams, highlighting the team's depth. Orange County Register. September 1, 2019. October 26, 2021.
  5. Web site: Rams add Blue Springs South grad Kendall Blanton to roster. The Examiner. December 3, 2019. October 26, 2021. October 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026165041/https://www.examiner.net/sports/20191203/rams-add-blue-springs-south-grad-kendall-blanton-to-roster. dead.
  6. Web site: Kendall Blanton Career Game Log. Pro-Football-Reference.com. October 27, 2021.
  7. Web site: Rams waive Micah Kiser as part of reducing roster to 53. Myles. Simmons. Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. August 31, 2021. October 26, 2021.
  8. Web site: Meet the Rams' initial 15-man practice squad. Cameron. DaSilva. Rams Wire. USA Today. September 6, 2020. October 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: Rams' Kendall Blanton: Secures future contract. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 19, 2021. October 26, 2021.
  10. Web site: Kendall Blanton: Sent to waivers. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 1, 2021. October 27, 2021.
  11. Web site: Rams elevate TE Kendall Blanton from practice squad for Week 7. Cameron. DaSilva. Rams Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2021. October 27, 2021.
  12. Web site: Rams signing Kendall Blanton to 53-man roster. Simmons, Myles. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 30, 2021.
  13. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . 23 January 2022 . Watch: Kendall Blanton scores first career TD vs. Bucs, puts Rams up 10-0 . 2023-03-25 . Rams Wire.
  14. Web site: LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022. Schwartz, Paul. nypost.com. February 13, 2021.
  15. Web site: Rams waive five players ahead of Aug. 23 roster reduction deadline. Jackson, Stu. TheRams.com. August 20, 2022.
  16. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . Commanders claim Kendall Blanton off waivers from Rams . Rams Wire . USA Today . 22 August 2022.
  17. Web site: Washington Commanders Public Relations . Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR . Commanders.com . August 31, 2022 . August 30, 2022 . September 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901115031/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-final-roster-cuts . dead .
  18. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Practice Squad Tracker. SI.com. August 31, 2022.
  19. Web site: Rams bring back Kendall Blanton, sign him off Chiefs' practice squad. Rams Wire. USA Today. September 22, 2022.
  20. Web site: Rams cut Terrell Burgess, Kendall Blanton. David Smith, Michael. NBCSports.com. November 8, 2022.
  21. RamsNFL . 1590817070023081987 . LA Rams Transactions: • Practice Squad Exception TE Kendall Blanton.
  22. Web site: Rams waive Darrell Henderson, Justin Hollins. Myles. Simmons. NBC Sports. November 22, 2022. November 22, 2022.
  23. Web site: Dixon . John . November 23, 2022 . Chiefs place Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR, activate Lucas Niang — plus 2 other moves . 2022-11-23 . SBNation.com . en.
  24. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . 2023-03-24 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  25. Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 15, 2023 . Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts . 2023-03-24 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  26. Web site: Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
  27. Web site: Mercer . Kevin . Rams backup TE Kendall Blanton steps up big, thanks God as L.A. heads to Super Bowl LVI . Sports Spectrum . 31 January 2022 . 2 February 2022.
  28. Web site: Rogers . Anne . October 7, 2017 . Former Wildcat dons black and gold to cheer on son Kendall Blanton . October 27, 2021 . Columbia Missourian.

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