All-time tackler, tone-setter, and the kind of safety coaches trust
In his Middle Tennessee career, Reed Blankenship became the Blue Raiders’ all-time tackles leader with 419 stops, plus 9 interceptions, 26.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and 19 pass breakups across 55 games, which screams durability, range, and production[9][14]. Scouts and team coverage consistently describe him as a physical, high-IQ safety and a three-year captain whose best trait is reliability—he plays with edge, diagnoses quickly, and brings legit leadership value beyond the box score[9][14]. If your team wants a tough, assignment-sound safety who can set the tone, Blankenship fits beautifully.
