No. 63 Indianapolis Colts | |||||||
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Position: | Center | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Date of birth: | June 16, 1992 | ||||||
Place of birth: | Williamsburg, Iowa | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 298 lb (135 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Williamsburg (IA) | ||||||
College: | Iowa | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 248 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2016 | |||||||
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Games played: | 5 |
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Games started: | 1 |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Austin Blythe (born June 16, 1992) is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Iowa, and was drafted by the Colts in the seventh round (248th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.
Blythe was a four-year starter at Iowa, appearing in 52 games. As a senior, he aided the Hawkeyes to a 12–0 start, earning a spot in the Big Ten Championship and the 2016 Rose Bowl. He was a finalist for the Rimington Award in his senior season, given annually to the nation's top center.
Blythe was drafted in the seventh round (248th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He signed his rookie contract with the Colts on May 5, 2016.