David Blay Jr.
American football player (born 2003)
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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.
| 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 | |
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]