BLAKE FERGUSON, LONG SNAPPER
Inspired by his WWII Navy veteran great grandfather and his U.S. Air Force veteran best friend, Blake Ferguson fostered a deep military appreciation throughout his life. Since the Miami Dolphins drafted him in 2020, Blake has dedicated his time and energy to supporting military initiatives. In 2021 and 2022, Blake hosted an annual military appreciation barbecue event to honor active-duty military members and veterans in south Florida during Salute to Service. In partnership with United Way of Broward County's mission united and the Miami Dolphins food relief program, Blake distributed 800 Thanksgiving meals to Broward County's military veterans and active reserve members. He attended the annual U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami flag football game between officers and enlisted to cheer on active-duty service members and visit the air station. He supports the Miami Dolphins TAPS families and continues to seek every avenue to support the United States military from team and individual opportunities to messages of encouragement through social and digital media. In the 2023 offseason, Blake was invited to visit Fort Jackson with US Army recruiters to learn more about the basic combat training experience and to immerse himself in day-to-day life and connecting with those on base. In 2023 and 2024, Blake kicked off training camp by inviting veterans with Wounded Warrior Project to a VIP Day. After visiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue and learning about the costs associated with training veteran service animals, Blake donated to help cover care and training for one of the dogs. While on a preseason road game to Tampa Bay, Blake spent his off time visiting the U.S. Coast Guard Base. Throughout his tenure with the Dolphins, Blake has also joined multiple initiatives to surprise south Florida veterans with a brand-new air-conditioning units in gratitude for their service and to uplift local veterans with game tickets.