Austin Schlottmann

PRO: The Titans signed Austin Schlottmann early in the 2026 offseason to add experience and depth to the interior of the offensive line.  The Texas Christian product has started games at both center and guard at the NFL level.  The Brenham, Texas, native was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and spent four season with the club (2018-21).  The 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pounder has also played for the Minnesota Vikings (2022-23) and N.Y. Giants (2024-25).

TITANS TIDBITS:  
• Schlottmann was a high school teammate with Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton at Brenham (Texas) High School.
• Schlottmann has partnered with the Tara Sawyer Foundation (TSF) through the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" initiative, highlighting their mission to support children, young athletes and families in need. He has consistently represented the foundation to raise awareness and funds.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:  
• The Brenham, Texas, native was signed by the Denver Broncos as a rookie free agent on May 1, 2018.
• Waived by the Broncos on Sept. 1, 2018 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Signed by the Broncos to a future contract on Dec. 31, 2018.
• Waived by the Broncos on Aug. 31, 2021 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Activated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation on Sept. 18, 2021.
• Activated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation on Oct. 2, 2021.
• Activated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster via COVID-19 replacement on Nov. 6, 2021.
• Signed to the Broncos' active roster from the practice squad on Nov. 9, 2021.
• Signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an unrestricted free agent on March 16, 2022.
• Signed by the N.Y. Giants as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2024.
• Signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026.

SEASON RECAPS:

2025 (17/4 - N.Y. Giants):  Appeared in a career-best 17 games with four starts at center. 
• At Denver (10/19), made his first start for the Giants at center.
• At Las Vegas (12/28), started at center and helped the Giants offense amass 343 total yards in the victory.
• Against Dallas (1/4), started at center and helped secure the victory by opening holes for Giants' rushers to gain 161 yards on the ground.

2024 (1/0 - N.Y. Giants):  Saw action as a reserve in one game in his first season with the Giants.  Placed on injured reserve on Aug. 29 and missed 15 games before being designated to return on Dec. 28.  Dressed but did not play in one contest.
• At Philadelphia (1/5), played as a reserve on special teams in the season finale.

2023 (9/3 - Minnesota):  Played in nine games with three starts at center in his final season for the Vikings.  Did not play in eight contests.

2022 (16/4, 0/0 - Minnesota):  Played in 16 games with four starts at center in his first season with the Vikings.  Placed on injured reserve on Jan. 3 missing the regular season finale and the playoff contest.
• At Detroit (12/11), started at center for the first time as a Viking.

2021 (10/1 - Denver):  Saw action in 10 games with a start at center in his final season with the Broncos.  Spent six contests on the Broncos' practice squad and one game on the reserve/Covid-19 list.

2020 (16/2 - Denver):  Appeared in all 16 games, making two starts at right guard.  Allowed just one sack and was called for zero penalties.
• Against L.A. Chargers (11/1), made his first start of the season at right guard.
• At Atlanta (11/8), started his second consecutive game at right guard.

2019 (16/4 - Denver):  Played in all 16 games with four starts after making the team out of training camp.  Started the final four games of the season at right guard.
• At Houston (12/8), made his first career NFL start at right guard.

2018 (0/0 - Denver): Spent his entire rookie season on the Broncos' practice squad.

COLLEGE: 
• Schlottmann appeared in 51 games with 29 starts during his four seasons at Texas Christian (2014-17).
• As a senior (2017), was an honorable mention All-Big-12 Conference selection after starting all 14 games (eight at center; six at right guard).
• As a junior (2016), started 11 games at center and was chosen to the Big-12 second team despite missing two conference games.
• As a sophomore (2015), played 13 games with four starts at right guard.
• As a true freshman (2014), saw action as a reserve in all 13 games.
• Graduated with a degree in kinesiology from Texas Christian.

PERSONAL:  
• Attended Brenham (Texas) High School and was a three-time all-district perfomer.
• As a senior, named 4A first-team all-state and first-team all-district. Did not allow a sack and helped anchor an offense that totaled nearly 6,000 yards. Helped lead the Cubs to the Class 4A Championship game at AT&T Stadium.
• Received first-team all-district accolades as a sophomore and junior.
• Chose Texas Christian over Texas Tech, Iowa State and Arizona State.
• Married to Lauren.
• Last name is pronounced SHLOTE-man
• Follow Schlottmann on Instagram at @austin_schlottmann and on X at @AustinS95.
• Born Austin Schlottmann on Sept. 18, 1995 in Brenham, Texas.