INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Rodrigo Blankenship #3 and Rigoberto Sanchez #8 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate after a made field goal in overtime in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship built two lego sets the night before signing with the Colts, proving that athletes are big nerds just like the fans are.
The NFL has always been a sport defined by masculine identity. Take the 1970s Steel Curtain, the 2000 Ravens defense, and even head coaches like Mike Ditka.