Blake Bortles Biography | Wiki

Blake Bortles (Full name – Robby Blake Bortles) is an American football quarterback who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars third overall in the 2014 NFL Draft from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He is currently a free agent.

Blake Bortles Age

Bortles was born on April 28, 1992, Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States. He is 28 years as of 2020.

Blake Bortles Height and Weight

He is a man of gigantic stature which is ideal for his career in football. Bortles stands at a towering height of 6′ 5″ (1.96 m). He also weighs a massive 107 kg (236 lb).

Blake Bortles Family

Bortles was born in Altamonte Springs, Florida, to Rob and Suzy Bortles. He comes from a sporting family as his father Rob wrestled and played football in high school while his mother Suzy played high school softball. Colby, Bortles’s brother, played as a third baseman for the Ole Miss baseball team and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 22nd round of the 2017 MLB draft.

Blake Bortles Girlfriend

Bortle was in a relationship with Lindsey Duke, his high school sweetheart in Florida. They continued dating into his college career. As a result, Lindsey became very famous and also amassed a huge following on Instagram and Twitter. Talking about his girlfriend’s fame at the time, Bortles said:

“Apparently she is more of a household name than I am and there’s nothing I can really do about that.”

However, a couple of months after Bortles began his professional career with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014, he terminated the relationship.

Blake Bortles Wife

Ever since his highly publicized relationship with Lindsey Duke, Bortles has kept his personal links quite private. Therefore, it is not known whether he is currently married, divorced, dating, or still single. We shall update you once we have reliable details.

Blake Bortles College

The University of Central Florida (UCF) was the first to offer Bortles a scholarship and since it was located near his home, he accepted. Others were Colorado State, Western Kentucky, Purdue, and Tulane. In 2010, Bortles was redshirted as a true freshman. In 2011, when he was a redshirt freshman, he completed 75 of 110 passes for 958 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions in the 10 games played.

Blake Bortles Jaguars

Bortles was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars third overall in the 2014 NFL Draft from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He was the first quarterback among the 14 that were eventually drafted. Bortle remained with the Jaguars for five seasons.

His career with the Jaguars was filled with highs and lows. Among Bortle’s highs was in 2015 when he set the team’s records for passing yards and touchdowns in a single season and also led them to their first game appearance at AFC Conference Championship since 1999, a match which they, unfortunately, lost to the New England Patriots.

His lows were precipitated by his turnover-prone game where he led the league in interceptions thrown (18) in 2015 and a league-high of 75 between 2014 and 2018. The Jacksonville Jaguars released Bortles from his $54 million contract just a year after extension. His release came on March 13, 2019, after the team signed Nick Foles as the starting quarterback. In the offseason, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams as a backup to Jared Goff.

Blake Bortles Rams

Bortles signed a one-year contract on March 18, 2019, with the Los Angeles Rams to become Jared Goff’s backup. In the 2019 season, in a Week 7 blowout of the Atlanta Falcons, he played three snaps with a 20-point lead late in the fourth quarter.

In a Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bortles failed to pick up a first down on 3rd and 2 in his only play. His contract ran out at the end of the season making him a free agent.

Blake Bortles Contract

Bortles is currently a free agent since his last one year contract with the Los Angeles Rams ran out at the end of the 2019 season. We shall update you once he pens his next contract.

Blake Bortles Net Worth

Over the course of his illustrious career, Bortles has signed lucrative contracts. Therefore, there is no doubt that he has made impressive earnings and accumulated a huge fortune. His estimated net worth is $20 million.

Blake Bortles Facts and Body Measurements

Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 232 lb (105 kg)
Arm length: 32 7⁄8 in (0.84 m)
Hand size: 9 3⁄8 in (0.24 m)
40-yard dash: 4.93 s
10-yard split: 1.75 s
20-yard split: 2.86 s
20-yard shuttle: 4.21 s
Three-cone drill: 7.08 s
Vertical jump: 32 1⁄2 in
Broad jump: (0.83 m)
Wonderlic: 9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)

Frequently asked questions about Blake Bortle

How old is Blake Bortles?

Bortles is 28 years as of 2020. He was born on April 28, 1992, Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States.

How much is Blake Bortles worth?

His estimated net worth is $20 million.

Where is Blake Bortles now?

Bortles is currently a free agent since his last one year contract with the Los Angeles Rams ran out at the end of the 2019 season.

Is Blake Bortles a real person?

His full name is Robby Blake Bortles. He is currently a free agent in the NFL.

Who is Blake Bortles playing for this year?

Bortles is currently a free agent since his contract with the Los Angeles Rams ran out at the end of the 2019 season.

Did Blake Bortles get released?

His one year contract with the Rams ended.

Blake Bortles Stats

Year          Team       CMP%         YDS         TD           INT          Rating

2019   
Rams         50.0            3                 0                0               56.3

2018 
Jaguars     60.3           2,718           13              11              79.8

2017 
Jaguars     60.2        3,687           21              13                84.7

2016 
Jaguars     58.9       3,905           23              16                 78.8

2015 
Jaguars     58.6       4,428           35              18                  88.2

2014   
Jaguars     58.9       2,908           11              17                  69.5

Career                     59.3           17,649        103                  75                  80.6