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American Idol<\/em> season 22<\/a> kicks off on February 18, and the search for the next singing sensation is on. Contestants will be performing for the judges in hopes of snagging that coveted golden ticket. Blake Proehl\u2019s<\/strong> audition will be featured in the season 22 premiere.<\/p>\n

So, who is Blake Proehl? The 25-year-old found his way to music amidst a football career. As American Idol<\/em> season 22 gets underway, here\u2019s what you need to know about Blake.<\/p>\n

Blake Played in the NFL<\/h2>\n

Blake signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2021. The wide receiver was later placed on injured reserve. He signed a reserve\/future contract in January 2023 and was waved in August 2023. After his football career came to an end due to injury, he began to explore a full-time future in music.<\/p>\n

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Blake Was Raised in North Carolina<\/h2>\n

Blake was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, but he grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played football at East Carolina University for 3 years.<\/p>\n

Blake\u2019s Performance For His Grandmother Went Viral<\/h2>\n

Blake went viral on TikTok in 2021 when he performed \u201cIn Case You Didn\u2019t Know\u201d by Brett Young<\/strong> for his grandmother. The video has over 28 million views and counting. Blake brings his \u201cNana\u201d along to his American Idol<\/em> audition.<\/p>\n

Blake Has Released Original Music<\/h2>\n

The singer released his first single \u201cFalling Into You\u201d in 2022. Over the past 2 years, Blake has continued to release new songs like \u201cthink i like u,\u201d \u201cHappy Without Me,\u201d \u201cWhere You Need to Be,\u201d and \u201cWaves.\u201d His latest single is called \u201cChapters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Blake Comes From an NFL Family<\/h2>\n

Blake\u2019s dad is Ricky Proehl<\/strong>, a 2-time Super Bowl champion. Ricky played as a wide receiver in the NFL for 17 seasons, notably for the St. Louis Rams and the Indianapolis Colts. Since retiring from the NFL, Ricky has become a coach. He is currently the wide receivers coach for the UFL\u2019s St. Louis BattleHawks. Blake\u2019s brother Austin Proehl\u00a0<\/strong>was a member of reserve and practice squads in the NFL for several years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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