Blanchard was drafted in the fourth round, 31st overall, by the
Edmonton Elks in the
2024 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 13, 2024. Following training camp in
2024, he was released on June 2, 2024. However, he was re-signed to the practice roster near the end of the season on October 19, 2024. He made his CFL debut in the final game of the
2024 regular season, on October 25, 2024, against the
Toronto Argonauts where he was successful on his only field goal attempt and also made one of two point-after converts. He also had five kickoffs for a 63.8-yard average. ==References==