David Blay Jr.
| No. 96 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 28, 2003[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 292 lb (132 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Harry S Truman |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
David Blay Jr. (born January 28, 2003)[1] is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes, and for the West Chester Golden Rams.
Early life and high school
Blay Jr. attended Harry S Truman High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania, and committed to play college football for the West Chester Golden Rams.[2]
College career
West Chester
In two seasons at West Chester from 2021 and 2022, Blay Jr. redshirted, while recording 39 tackles with 13 being for a loss, and five sacks. After the 2022 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
Louisiana Tech
Blay Jr. committed to play for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.[4] In 2023, he made 16 tackles in ten games played.[5] Blay Jr. had a breakout season in 2024, notching 46 tackles with 10.5 going for a loss, and six and a half sacks.[6] After the 2024 season, he once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Miami
Blay Jr. transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[8] In 2025, he notched 28 tackles as he helped the Hurricanes reach the National Tittle Game.[9]
Professional career
After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Blay Jr. signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.[10]
References
- ^ a b "David Blay Jr. - The Beast 2026 - The Athletic". The New York Times. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ^ Jackson, Devin (January 29, 2026). "After a journey from Division II to the CFP title game, Levittown's David Blay sets his sights on the NFL". Inquirer.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Moore, Tom (December 30, 2025). "Truman grad David Blay's college football journey takes him to Miami". Bucks County Courier-Times. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Hurwitz, Ethan. "Why This Lightning Quick UDFA Can Turn Heads For Patriots". New England Patriots On SI. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Snyder, Ryan. "Penn State set to host former Louisana Tech defensive tackle David Blay this weekend". On3.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ McPherson, Jordan. "30 key Miami Hurricanes for 2025 season: David Blay should be impact transfer". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Hall, Mike. "Wisconsin football offers LA Tech breakout veteran transfer defensive lineman". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Jackson, Barry. "Canes land defensive tackle, two specialists in transfer portal. A look at what UM is getting". Miami Herald. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Moore, Tom (April 23, 2026). "Truman grad Blay hoping to get picked this weekend in 2026 NFL Draft". Bucks County Courier-Times. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ^ Moore, Tom (April 27, 2026). "Upper Moreland's Schernecke, Truman's Blay Jr sign with NFL teams". Bucks County Courier-Times. Retrieved May 10, 2026.