Blake Freeland


Blake Freeland is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football for the Cougars football|BYU Cougars].

Early life and college

Freeland was born in Herriman, Utah. He played football at Herriman High School, where he played quarterback his sophomore and junior year and tight end and defensive end as a senior. Freeland then attended Brigham Young University, where he played college football for the Cougars from 2019 to 2022.

Professional career

Freeland holds an NFL Combine record for an offensive lineman with a 37" vertical jump.
Freeland was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round, 106th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft. He started his first NFL game on October 1, 2023, following an injury to Colts starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann. After two starts at left tackle, he started seven of the final 12 games at right tackle in place of an injured Braden Smith.
On August 18, 2025, Freeland was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Personal life

Freeland's father, Jim, played linebacker at BYU in the 1990s. Freeland’s mother, Debbie Freeland, played Basketball and Volleyball at BYU in the 1990’s.