Austin Blythe

Signed by Seattle as a UFA on March 16, 2022.

TRANSACTIONS:

04/30/16: Drafted by Indianapolis (7th round, 248th overall)
05/15/17: Released by Indianapolis
05/16/17: Claimed off waivers by L.A. Rams
03/19/20: Re-signed by L.A. Rams
04/09/21: Signed by Kansas City as a UFA
03/16/22: Signed by Seattle as a UFA

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Started 47 games for the L.A. Rams from 2018-20.
• During the 2019 season, recorded starts at all three interior offensive line positions with the Rams.

COLLEGE: Saw action in 52 games with 51 starts as a four-year starter for Iowa. Helped bolster a Hawkeye offensive line that allowed the team to start the 2015 campaign 12-0 and earn a spot in the Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl games. Started all 14 games in 2015 and named a team captain. An All-American third-team selection by Associated Press. In 2014, started all 13 games including six games at center, one at right guard, and the final six at left guard. Started all 13 games at center in 2013 and helped the Hawkeyes to an 8-4 record and an Outback Bowl appearance as a redshirt sophomore. Played in 10 games earning nine starts at right guard as a redshirt freshman in 2012.

PERSONAL: Attended Williamsburg High School where he was a senior captain, two-time first team all-state selection, three-time first team all-district and All-America honorable mention. A member of the high school wrestling team where he earned three consecutive state heavyweight wrestling titles and placed second as a freshman. Holds the state record with 143 career pins.