Building Blocks: How Rodrigo Blankenship is More than "just a kicker" | NFL Films Presents

[@MrButttttttttttttttt]

The dad in full kit and saying”hopefully he gets his action figures out of here” is a dad who can’t say grow up and I love it.

[@Dylan_The_Car_Dealer]

This isn’t soccer my guy. He isn’t in “full kit” haha

[@campbellrech5515]

@@Dylan_The_Car_Dealer well good thing English people call uniforms kits

[@HueyPPLong]

It’s funny he looks like an old school dad who would be picking on his son for “all yer darn vidya games and nic-nacks” but he’s also a world class athlete which is every fathers dream lol

[@jeffreyvences5746]

@@Dylan_The_Car_Dealer Aaaannnd it isn't soccer, it's Football ⚽ lol

[@stillthinking3740]

Rodrigo is a living stereotype/meme (in a good way lol). Like what are the chances of a massive nerd, collects legos, star wars fan who ALSO wears big goggle glasses while playing in the nfl....and of course the position he plays kicker. Sounds and looks like a nerd/geek too lmao. What a guy😂

[@spencedexter8342]

I learned recently that a nerd, and a geek is actually different, a nerd is someone who's just unattractive, lacks social skills, badly/un-socialized etc. A "geek" is what I used to think a "nerd" was, someone who has a passionate interests and hobbies in certain topics, like tech/comics/toys/games etc, and actually are typically quite social (or capable of being social they want/need to).

[@stillthinking3740]

@@spencedexter8342 yeah true, geek is a "cooler" nerd essentially lol. Rodrigo would be more a geek

[@hammersbaseball11]

@@spencedexter8342 Word I always thought it was the opposite. Guess ima geek then 🤣

[@mynameisgladiator1933]

I find his obsession with children's toys kind of creepy.

[@stillthinking3740]

@@mynameisgladiator1933 mmm? There's literally thousands of adults who collect legos, they're like models, legos are pretty detailed. Just continuing what made him happy as a kid, I dont see much creepiness from that.

[@jamesporter6288]

"I'm just a kicker" That is the one position I'd never want to play. Arguably one of the most critical positions on the team! You literally have games on your shoulders depending on one kick..how many championships have been won or lost by "just a kicker" You're in the nfl dude you deserve that respect

[@glockboytrey]

Nah

[@jjbyrd04]

TRUTH!!!!!

[@beverlymarsh233]

People don't understand this. The percentages youre expected to make are insane. You can be playing perfectly well hit all your pats and have a couple fgs but if you miss a game winning kick that was from a makable distance you're gonna be gone by the next week

[@itsdesean]

I'm sure you or mean on his foot

[@monroe9812]

He’s a top kicker too

[@jaylonwhite6217]

His Phillip river’s impression had me crying real tears 😂😂😂

[@daisireed3178]

Bruh swear

[@Mafia-Zilla99]

Man he is such a fun and cool guy. I really wanted the Bills to get him that year but happy we got Tyler Bass, I’m still happy Indy got him tho.

[@uriwo7292]

Why

[@chnky2fly452]

Let's go bills maffia

[@jldp24]

Said no one ever

[@AnDy-qv2ks]

@@jldp24 actually i remember tons of bills fans wanted to draft him late. Hauschka was great but his career was over and the bills so badly needed a Legit kicker. Remember some being mad that we took bass over him. Worked out great as bass has been good.

[@FredsFunkyFriday]

I went to high school with Rodrigo my freshman year. He wouldn't remember me but in the limited interactions I had with him, he was the nicest, most genuine guy. Couldn't be happier for the guy

[@B-Mag]

Dude is living the life that I wanted. Making millions playing in the NFL and having enough money to buy all the Lego that he desires

[@anomiemnemonical578]

Eh, kicker salaries are more like mid/high six figures. Still plenty for Legos though

[@aznnp77]

@@anomiemnemonical578 He makes almost 800K a year. In Indianapolis, even after taxes, that's enough to buy a house and still have plenty of money left. He's good though. Should play out his entire rookie deal, make $3M, then and probably get at least one nice contract.

[@Jsjejdn82829]

@@anomiemnemonical578 thats not true bro only for their rookie year

[@FupaDoncic]

@@anomiemnemonical578 Adam Vinatieri, the guy replaced made 50 mil in 24 years.

[@TheShufflinJesus]

Such a great thing to see a fellow nerd succeed in a sport I love. And he’s just an awesome human being

[@BobGeis]

I love this guy. He looks just like a Madden player I'd create.

[@siriuzbiz]

@raymond scott phunny pharmacy ova here in Greece

[@calvincalvin3132]

@raymond scott brock lesnar can't even make the NFL LMAO Blankenship is the prototype NFL player u ain't see much like him in the NFL

[@ejcii3052]

As a true Georgian, I can definitely say GA loves this man ❤️🖤

[@charleswronge4743]

As a man from Valdosta, I agree

[@Lee-NYStateoMindLI]

Even this NY'er, who went to school in Georgia got all warm and fuzzy watching this

[@charleswronge4743]

@@Lee-NYStateoMindLI I'm from Rahway New Jersey and grew up in Georgia most of my life

[@Lee-NYStateoMindLI]

@@charleswronge4743 I miss the south so much! Still get my Sat dosage of football though #LetsGoDawgs!!!

[@charleswronge4743]

@@Lee-NYStateoMindLI Tru I live in Green Bay now and still rock the Gs

[@shakeandjake_1]

The reaction of his teammates when he said he was on scholarship warms my heart

[@G3st4lt]

Dude is listed as "Height 6′ 1″, Weight 183 lbs" the glasses hide that he is clearly a good athlete who works in the gym and eats right. Not a stringbean that would get blown away by a stiff breeze at all.

[@zimvader25]

If those stats are correct, we're exactly the same size and i can confirm we very much are stringbeans that would get blown away by a stiff breeze. Dude just has a hell of a leg. No doubt he works out, he's in the NFL after all, but his talent is natural.

[@michaelstutts4464]

@@zimvader25 agreed, I’m 6’0” 190lbs and I’m barely not a stringbean lmao

[@joeyod9429]

I'm 6'2" and 160.... I feel attacked by these replies 😂

[@ethanhill3929]

I mean just looking at him in his street clothes, he looks way more in shape that he does in pads

[@TheoneandonlyTB135]

He's absolutely a good athlete but 183 at 6'1 is a stringbean

[@AdamsFire11520]

This guy is a legend!! He's an amazing human being who's not afraid of being himself. We should all take a page from his playbook. God bless you brother! Go get all the records!

[@macp1355]

Can't help but like this man. Hope you have a long NFL career and hope you and your family all the best.

[@794edgar]

Bro this guy is such a nerd....and that is really great to see, athletes come in many shapes and sizes 👏 hope nothing but success.

[@BostonBori92]

A Latin Nerd who loves Legos...Rodrigo is the spirit Animal of many Latino kids and football players out there that dont fit the social stereotypes that ppl expect them too

[@JesusFlores-rw8ry]

He speaks to us on a spiritual level

[@joeanthony8087]

I think he’s Brazilian decent

[@crossovo]

Hispanic? his mother is brazilian, that's not hispanic at all.

[@BostonBori92]

@@crossovo Correct hes Latino not Hispanic didnt know the difference was that deep

[@TyWerks]

@@BostonBori92 I get what you're saying the message still stands

[@alexviveiros]

Of courses he raps 😂 I like him even more

[@pedrofalcob]

I love the fact that when she enters his house, she already knows the dogs name bruh

[@soundsgoodbro1296]

I love the fact you find that so suspicious and not that there’s a camera already in there too

[@swerve3031]

@@soundsgoodbro1296 he didn't say anything about it being suspicious, relax there bud.

[@heribertfassbender5759]

@@swerve3031 they met upfront, introduced eachother, then the camera crew entered the house and they staged another welcome. don't you get how tv/film works? when people meet on a show in a studio and say hello, they've met backstage before too. *mindblown

[@swerve3031]

@@heribertfassbender5759 I don't know why you tagged me?

[@marthalindsey5599]

Gosh! Love this guy! Forever a fan! Love ya Hot Rod!

[@lionsfan7500]

This guy is awesome kicking the football and as a man! Such a down to earth humble man. This is the kind of player and person that you always root for and hope all the best for him.

[@LL3Jay]

If you didn’t know who rod was and he sat down next to you in a bar…. You ask him what he does for a living and he tells you he’s in the NFL. Lmao

[@themosh54]

Someone would definitely call the Don Shipley of the NFL if that happened

[@Nuc04]

Bro deserved better 😔 hope a team picks him up, he's a good guy

[@johnnyavalos9109]

Cardinals pick him up 🤘🏻

[@2112macdaddy]

He's playing for the Bucs! And I'm glad to have him.

[@Rainman99684]

@@2112macdaddyThis aged poorly

[@manofthesword7170]

I keep reading “ Nerd” .I just heard that boy bust down some bars on the mic . He just likes what he likes .

[@Mike9201984]

his Phillip Rivers impression is hilarious

[@jeremieedwards640]

interviewer- “do you wear the glasses round home” wife- “LOL noooo WE dont” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TruthBombz]

Seems down to earth. Hope he has a long, safe happy career.

[@JohnPrince80]

Been following him since UGA days. Awesome kicker and good guy!

[@bushidoxld3719]

That Battle of the Bulge diorama deserves to be in a museum!

[@GummyBear556677]

Wish there was a Rigo when i was growing up cause i was the same way massive nerd but huge into sports always feeling like i couldn’t be one or the other, Love this dude

[@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053]

3:34 right there is exactly why he is playing in the NFL. I just found my new favorite kicker to root for

[@southtexasangler]

It’s too bad he was just released from the Colts. I’m a huge Texans fan I watched when he missed that OT field goal. Hope he gets picked up by a team soon.

[@johnnyavalos9109]

And now. He got picked up by the Cardinals 🙏🏻

[@1cardplayer]

That’s a DGD! We miss him still at UGA! Thanks for the memories there and let’s make some new ones in Indy! Go Dawgs!!!

[@bobstoner415]

Hell yes! Miss him so bad

[@HilbsMGFan]

When the coach tells him he's on scholarship, the reaction of his teammates, you can't fake that.

[@andrewscanlon4290]

He’s an icon

[@jeremyjs8863]

A lot to love here (including the actual contribution of P.Rivers esq. and the imitation). What a story !

[@evanostafin447]

He’s a legend🥵,he’s a goat 🐐, he’s an Icon😈

[@lionsfan7500]

What a cool down to earth humble man. Guys like him I always root for.

[@overlandingturtle8480]

How can you not LOVE this guy!!

[@richardreyes2750]

Good for this kid.. People. Be yourself and embrace it.. Love this story...!!!!

[@gamingiscrucial6155]

He is the perfect example of never let anyone tell u that u can't live out ur dreams cause of the way u appear. A strong will can do anything

[@bobstoner415]

We miss you at UGA Hot Rod!!!! Love you buddy so glad you are killing it in the NFL.

[@bernardtassart7225]

Great piece, thanks to the NFL to present Rodrigo BLANKENSHIP,NO HOLLAND CONNECTION? ROOTS MAYBE?BUT GREETINGS FROM BELGIUM,HE DID GREAT AT THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS,HE WAS REALLY RELIABLE, OUTSTANDING TEAM PLAYER EVEN THO IT'S VERY EXCLUSIVE AND NOT NECESSARILY INCLUSIVE!!!!!🌟💎✌️

[@jamesgoines7663]

Rigo Blanko kicking got them listening Great job Sir

[@LoganNagol]

the GOAT

[@alexjones9038]

kind of proves you can really do anything, this dude looks like the kind of guy to work in a supermarket and has the cutest dog ever, but hes playing in the nfl, what a story

[@kingice2439]

lmao not everyone can kick a 68fg casually but ok

[@alexjones9038]

@@kingice2439 all im is you dont have a buff to be sucessful in the nfl, hes pretty inspiring

[@alfredodominguez3414]

What a nice guy!!!!, just respect for you rodrigo from a buffalo bills fan

[@4thjulycali]

Someone told me I reminded them of Blankenship, then I saw this, am flattered to be a successful man child! And my Daughter loves it!!!

[@_86kutt]

I remember him keeping Georgia in the game against Alabama few years back. Clutch

[@coldbloodedreality9636]

Just found out about him. I’m training to become a kicker now and found out about this guy. He is easy to like a root for. Hope he has a long and storied career.

[@Zac15Setter]

Cant wait for specs to come back full health. get well soon! Go COLTS!

[@-JoKeR-8]

Who is here after hearing the news about him being released? Hopefully he gets redemption again

[@anthonyramos9841]

The man has the weakest leg in maybe NFL history. The man literally costed us a win

[@setalight7290]

@@anthonyramos9841 more than once 🥲

[@kyezek524]

Rodrigo is the man. It's always good to see people who are comfortable with being themselves. Most people would be pressured to "fit in" with all the other players, but he rather play with legos and watch Star Wars. Respect!

[@obi-juantacobi8552]

Freaking love Hot Rod, he is one of my all time favorite Dawgs. And his connection with kids is amazing It is crazy how many kids dressed up as his for Halloween. DGD

[@yamansethy9760]

Protect this man at all cost! 🤘🏼

[@DwayneIsKing]

He became one of my favorites IMMEDIATELY when I saw the glasses at Georgia 😂

[@apache11743]

This dude is awesome

[@ethanlockley]

For the boys who become men, and the men that are still your boy. Great guy

[@SJM6791]

Fantastic story!!! I’ll be rooting for this guy to succeed at whatever he does.

[@vanqron]

NFL NEEDS MORE PLAYERS LIKE HIM

[@JasTheProducer]

I remember watching this guy in Georgia games years ago. Crazy to see him here now.

[@UNLTDvision]

Killed a spider during interview 😂 awareness on 100000

[@ItsSpEeDkiLlS25]

“Rodrigoat Blankenship” 🤓🐐

[@owenparker6651]

Great kid who earned everything he's got. A really great success story!!

[@xwfxstormgaming6287]

I'm a fan of him now 🔥🔥

[@gersonsalcedo]

Man! This guy is a super hero indeed.

[@TheSnowboardGuyBreezy]

That boys momma understands him 120%. Rigo seems like a great guy

[@AztecRay]

This dude is awesome.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

So charming and charismatic, I love it

[@Ron_Mcdon]

imagine meeting this guy in line at the store and he tells you he's in the NFL. LOL. love it.

[@jGusss]

he knows who he is and isn't ashamed of who he is, love to see it

[@NemoGreen]

Aint no doubt we love hot rod here in Indy can’t wait for him to get healthy and hope he comes back better than ever

[@poltergeizt7557]

His impersonation of Rivers was spot on🤣

[@tony_47]

Man this is just wholesome

[@Yomomma45738]

This dooood is my hero. Absolutely love him and how innocent he is. But plays in the NFL! Could you imagine running into him on the street? You'd never look at him and think, ya this dude could kick a football 55 yards. 😂 What a legend.

[@Ilkaygundogoat]

The GOAT

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

I laughed so hard with tears of happiness lol.

[@ProGaming6.]

Mad respect!!! Be and do you!!!

[@korl8524]

One of my favourite NFL players

[@jdog295]

Genuine! This man doesn't know it but he can be a HUGE inspiration to alot of kids out there!

[@justsomemincedgarlic]

I would really like to see one of these on Hunter Renfrow. That kid has a similar story in a lot of ways and hes an absolute dog on the field.

[@nitrothekid2323]

I used to hate the raiders but once I found out hunter was going there I had to make an exception

[@28hotrods]

Protect this young man at all cost, He’s a Georgia Bulldog

[@bobstoner415]

Damn right!! Go Dawgs

[@GuacSause]

What a wholesome dude

[@HB-tf5mv]

You got a new fan, keep grinding Rodrigo !

[@toddscheler7194]

Great profile! Glad to know more about this guy! All the best, Rodrigo!

[@chop4058]

He raps to what doesn’t this beast do😂love rod man hot rod!!!!

[@jimpettit6310]

I'm uber jealous of the fact this man has the patience to build Legos. I try with my daughter's and go into full blown F it mode

[@timebandit1266]

Hot Rod!!! He was a legend at Georgia in college.

[@aripaminuddin7740]

The way they have to sit on the unopened boxes for the interview 😂

[@mattcamara6103]

Protect this man at all costs!

[@michaeldean1306]

What a legend

[@michaelmilsom9518]

What an interesting guy. The NFL truly does attract such a wide range if very talented people.

[@314rappin]

Being a fellow Georgian I love this man

[@jetbricksstudios5530]

An inspiration to guys like me who play football and also have a passion for lego

[@Nobody-xe9fc]

Good to know Rodrigo's dad is doing great after his time as the host of mXc!

[@DynastyFade]

This is some wholesome ass football origins!

[@fritopendejo5181]

Dude’s awesome.

[@TheChrisLouis]

Not a a Colts fan, but I love this guy.

[@spartacus3250]

Agreed

[@locc132]

My guy has determination 💪🏽

[@connorfeezel995]

He is released now

[@feliciaw.9248]

A nerdy rapping kicker? I just watched my new favorite person! 😍🤣