Blake Grupe

Blake Grupe, an NFL kicker, was born on November 5, 1998, in Sedalia, Missouri. He honed his kicking skills at Smith-Cotton High School before advancing to play college football at Notre Dame. Grupe entered the professional realm in 2023, marking his rookie year in the NFL. Standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 156 pounds, Grupe plays the position of kicker, a role that demands precision and composure. In the 2025 season, he split his time between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts. During this period, he demonstrated remarkable efficiency, particularly in field goal attempts, achieving a perfect success rate with the Colts, including a season-long 60-yard field goal. Throughout the 2025 regular season, Grupe played 16 games, showcasing his skills in both kickoffs and field goals. He achieved a field goal completion rate of 69.2% with the Saints, converting 18 out of 26 attempts and achieving a longest field goal of 54 yards. His extra point attempts were flawless, with all 25 attempts successfully converted across both teams. Blake Grupe's consistent performance underscores his reliability on the field as he continues to build his career in the NFL, contributing significantly to his teams' special teams unit.