"It was like a blur, but I mean it was one of those things that my name was called when an unfortunate situation happened and you got to be ready at all times," Blankenship said ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers. "I remember it like it was yesterday, even though I said it was a blur. But I had fun, I went out there, and I guess took advantage of my opportunity.
"... My phone was blowing up \[after the game\]. It's cool to have all that support and stuff, and you feel great in that moment. It was definitely a jump-start to my career, for sure."
After that play, Blankenship's NFL journey took off.
He started four games that season en route to the Super Bowl, and he has since started every game he has played for the Birds. Before the regular season this year, he was named just one of two defensive team captains and is a leader in the locker room.
Blankenship now has eight interceptions in his NFL career and has played nearly 50 games. He has numerous big-time plays for the Eagles, but his pick off Rodgers stands in a tier of its own.
"I think it was pretty much the highlight of my career, honestly, just being able to step in at a second's notice," Blankenship said. "I know I had some mistakes that game for sure, I still remember them, but just to be able to fill that job and get a pick off Aaron Rodgers, that's huge. That's something I'll tell my kids one day." — Written by Matt Ryan