Blake Grupe

New York Jets
Place Kicker #19

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	November 5, 1998
Height	5'7"
Weight	156 lb

Draft

College	Notre Dame
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	NO

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Blake Grupe: Blake Grupe Still Competing for Week 1 Kicking Job

New York Jets kicker Blake Grupe still hasn't secured the job for Sunday's opener against Tennessee. Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo said Thursday that Grupe and Jason Sanders remain in competition, according to Zack Rosenblatt. Banjo said he is looking for "confidence and consistency" before making the call. Grupe is currently on the active roster after the Jets claimed him off waivers from Indianapolis on Aug. 31, while Sanders is on the practice squad. Grupe made all 11 of his field-goal attempts over five games with the Colts last season, including a 60-yarder, after going 18-for-26 earlier in the year with New Orleans. Sanders missed all of 2025 with a hip injury but has considerably more NFL experience. For now, fantasy managers looking for a Week 1 kicker should wait for the Jets to actually name one.

Sep. 10, 2026 8:00 AM EST