The New Orleans Saints have been historically bad this season. A disappointing 1-8 record has confirmed that the franchise is tanking for the first overall pick next season. But this poor performance has been a team effort, with the Saints struggling across various categories, including field goal percentage.

New Orleans is placed 30th with Blake Grupe making only 16 of his 22 attempts at 72.7%. This was a major drop-off from his 87.1% in 2024. But apart from this poor start, Grupe has been a reliable placekicker for the Saints. With that said, let’s get to know more about the former Notre Dame kicker.

What is Blake Grupe’s net worth?

Through the 2025 season, Blake Grupe has earned approximately $2,707,580 in cumulative cash salary from his contract with the New Orleans Saints, as per Spotrac. Grupe was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023 on a three-year deal and will be a restricted free agent next season. Though this isn’t the confirmed value of his net worth, as it doesn’t include earnings from his brand deals or endorsements.

What is Blake Grupe’s contract breakdown?

Blake Grupe signed a three-year contract worth $2,697,500 with the New Orleans Saints. This deal included a $2,500 signing bonus, $2,500 guaranteed cash, and an average annual salary of $899,167. This year, Grupe will receive a base salary of $1,030,000. His contract also includes a workout bonus of $10,080 this year, which equates to a cap hit of $1,040,914 and a dead cap value of $10,914.

What is Blake Grupe’s salary?

What are Blake Grupe’s career earnings?

As of the 2025 NFL season, Blake Grupe’s estimated career earnings are $2,707,580. This figure is based on the three-year, $2.7 million contract he signed with the Saints in 2023. This may feel like a small number, but securing a three-year contract after being undrafted can be considered a massive achievement for Grupe. Especially after he was criticized for his smaller 5’6″ and 152 lb frame.

A look at Blake Grupe’s college and professional career

Blake Grupe began his journey as a three-sport athlete, playing soccer, baseball, and football at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri. Though Grupe didn’t take up football until his sophomore year, he was soon named all-state in both football and soccer as a senior. He also set records for single-season and career field goals made at Smith-Cotton High School before committing to the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

After being red-shirted his freshman season, Grupe embarked on a highly productive college career across Arkansas State and Notre Dame, where he transferred for his final season in 2022. Through these five years, Grupe recorded 78 field goals made on 105 attempts at a 74.3% conversion rate.

After being named the starting kicker for the Saints, Grupe had a strong start as he made 87.1% of his field goals in 2024 before facing a regression in the ongoing NFL season. Over his three-year career, the 27-year-old has converted 73 of 90 field goals (81.1%) and 83 of 85 extra points (97.6%) for 302 career points.

What are Blake Grupe’s brand endorsements? 

Through his three-year NFL career, Grupe has had a few brand deals wth companies like Panini. The 27-year-old was spotted signing autographs for the company in a recent Instagram post. He also has a page on Instagram called ‘grupe.collects’, where he shares his trading cards and other collectibles. However, his most notable brand endorsement is within his niche of place-kicking. Grupe is a known endorser of Wizard Kicking Stix, a specialized football kicking holder used by professional kickers

What cars does Blake Grupe own?

Though there isn’t much information about the various cars owned by Blake Grupe, there’s a Facebook post where the placekicker talks about his beloved truck. In a reshared post from 2024, Grupe mentioned that his Toyota Tundra was tinted by an automotive shop based in Metairie, Louisiana.

Unfortunately for Grupe, the 2025 season isn’t going very well. The placekicker has been extremely inconsistent, with disappointing numbers. But looking back on his journey, the 27-year-old has a chance to redeem himself and secure his next contract through the second half of the season.