Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Blake Countess was born on August 8, 1993, in Owings Mills, MD. He is a safety in the NFL. 

Countess was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Eagles.

On September 6, 2016, Countess was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He was promoted to the Rams' active roster on November 18, 2016.

In Week 3 of the 2018 season, Countess returned two kicks for 51 yards and recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown in a 35-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

On March 12, 2019, the Rams tendered Countess as a restricted free agent.

On May 2, 2019, the Rams waived Countess.

On May 3, 2019, Countess was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was waived on August 13, 2019.

On October 15, 2019, Countess was signed by the New York Jets.

On March 11, 2020, Countess was released by the Jets.

On December 16, 2020, Countess was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 15 and 17 games against the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 4, 2021, and was released on March 9, 2021.