Rob Blanchflower Explained

Rob Blanchflower
Number:87
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:8 June 1990
Birth Place:Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:256
High School:Saint John's
(Shrewsbury, Massachusetts)
College:Massachusetts
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:7
Draftpick:230
Pastteams:
Pfr:BlanRo01

Robert J. Blanchflower (born June 8, 1990) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Massachusetts.

Early life

In high school, Blanchflower was on the football and basketball team and was teammates with former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers II. He also played with former Denver Broncos practice squad tight end, Dan Light, at St. John's, for the football team.

Professional career

Blanchflower was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 230th pick in the 2014 NFL draft.[2] On August 30, 2014, Blanchflower was among the final cuts for the Steelers. The next day, he was added to their practice squad. On January 5, 2015, the Steelers signed Blanchflower to a reserve/future contract. On August 6, 2015, he was waived/injured to make room for tight end Ray Hamilton. After he cleared waivers, he was placed on their injured reserve, ending his season. On February 16, 2016, the Steelers released Blanchflower.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: UMass tight end Rob Blanchflower drafted in the 7th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers . masslive.com . May 10, 2014 . August 16, 2014 . Malone, Daniel.
  2. Web site: 2014 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-15 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.