Reed Blankenship has found his true match! The Philadelphia Eagles safety, who is all set for the beginning of the 2024 campaign, recently made headlines for an important off-field decision in his personal life. Recently, Reed got engaged to his girlfriend, Elsa Shafer.

With his impressive stats over the past two seasons in 25 games and 19 starts, Reed is ready to kick off the next season against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 on September 6. Last season, he recorded an impressive 147 total tackles and four interceptions. Additionally, he earned 13 passes defended, one quarterback hit with one fumble recovery. Now, he looks forward to making more impressive records in the upcoming season with the constant support of his partner, Shafer.

According to her social media profile, Elsa Shafer is a fashion enthusiast who loves to hang out with friends and family. A Nashville, Tennessee native, Shafer has shared several posts featuring her friends and family, showcasing her interest in socializing.

Elsa also comes from a sports family. According to one of her IG posts, her dad is a former football club head coach, with whom she shares a close relationship. In 2015, she shared a picture with her dad, showing their father-daughter bond, captioning it, “daddy’s girl forever & always.”

Apart from this, Elsa has frequently expressed her love for her father. She also shares a strong relationship with her mother, Missy Elliott Shafer, often posting pictures with her mom. And her brother, Wolf Shafer, is also a football coach.

Elsa Shafer earned her master’s degree in M.Ed from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On May 6th, she expressed her gratitude to her family and friends for helping her complete her master’s program through an Instagram post. “Couldn’t have completed my master’s degree without the endless love and support from my family, friends, coworkers, and kinder babies. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen🫶🏼,” she mentioned in the post.

According to her Instagram profile, Elsa spent her early life in Syracuse. After eight years, she moved to Tennessee with her family. This is the place where she found her lifetime NFL partner.

After breaking up with Kevin Huerter, a basketball shooting guard, Elsa began dating Reed Blankenship in 2023. After a year of dating, they have now decided to become lifelong partners.

Reed Blankenship and Elsa Shafer’s strong bonding

On July 4th, Reed Blankenship proposed to his girlfriend, Elsa Shafer. “A love for a lifetime 🤍,” he mentioned in his Instagram post caption. This reflects the profound love he shares with his fiance.

He shared multiple pictures of the proposal, featuring the two of them together. The NFL safety was seen kneeling down as he proposed to his future wife. It was a truly lovely moment. Along with his fans, the Eagles Nation congratulated the cute NFL couple on their engagement.

The NFL couple frequently grabs attention on social media for their strong chemistry. Three months ago, in May, Reed Blankenship posted a lovely snap with Elsa Shafer on his Instagram handle. Through a cheeky caption, he showcased his love for his fiancée, saying, “We love the Wenricks!” and highlighting their love for the place.

Apart from showcasing love on many occasions, Elsa has been equally supportive of her NFL partner’s professional endeavors. On December 25th, Elsa attended the Philadelphia Eagles’ Christmas match against the New York Giants to cheer on her future husband. After Reed Blankenship’s 33-25 win, she could not hide her emotions.

Taking to her Instagram handle, she posted multiple pictures from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The snaps featured Elsa with the NFL safety, as well as her family members and friends. “Thank you, Santa, for an Eagles W🤌🏼,” she cheekily captioned the post.

With their love story unfolding, Reed and Elsa are ready to take on the challenges in a headstrong manner.