Blake Cashman (born May 10, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Professional career
New York Jets Cashman was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. He was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2019.
On September 15, 2020, Cashman was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 1. He was activated on October 17. On December 3, Cashman was placed back on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury.
On September 14, 2021, Cashman was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on October 9. Cashman was placed back on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in Week 7.
Houston Texans On March 18, 2022, Cashman was traded to the Houston Texans for a 2023 sixth-round pick. On December 2, he signed a one-year contract extension.
In Week 6 of the 2023 season, Cashman recorded 15 tackles, two for a loss, and two pass breakups in a 20–13 win over the New Orleans Saints, earning American Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. In Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, Cashman shifted to the Mike linebacker position with Denzel Perryman suspended and Henry To'oTo'o out with a concussion. He recorded a career–high 19 tackles (13 solo), including two quarterback hits in the 21–16 victory.
Minnesota Vikings On March 13, 2024, Cashman signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He started 14 games in 2024, recording a team-leading and career-high 112 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and eight passes defensed.
Cashman began the 2025 season as one of Minnesota's starting linebackers. After suffering a hamstring injury in the team's season opener against the Chicago Bears, he was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2025. Cashman was activated on October 18, ahead of Minnesota's Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD 2019 NYJ 7 5 40 27 13 0.5 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2020 NYJ 4 1 6 4 2 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2021 NYJ 3 1 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2022 HOU 16 1 26 19 7 3.0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2023 HOU 14 13 106 56 50 2.0 9 1 0 0.0 0 0 5 0 0 1 2 0 2024 MIN 14 14 112 68 44 4.5 8 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 0 0 1 16 0 2025 MIN 13 13 144 61 83 2.0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0Career 71 48 437 238 199 12.0 28 1 0 0.0 0 0 18 1 0 4 18 0
Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD 2023 HOU 2 0 14 10 4 1.0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 MIN 1 1 11 5 6 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 3 1 25 15 10 2.0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
References
External links
Minnesota Vikings bio Minnesota Golden Gophers bio