Austin Spitler (born October 26, 1986) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Ohio State where he was a starter and captain.

Austin Spitler
No. 53, 45
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-26) October 26, 1986 (age 38)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Bellbrook (OH)
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 252
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:31
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Miami Dolphins

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Spitler was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 252nd overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft.[1]

Baltimore Ravens

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Spitler signed with the Baltimore Ravens on June 19, 2014.[2] The Ravens released Spitler on August 25, 2014.[3]

Washington Redskins

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Spitler signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins on January 8, 2015.[4] He was waived by the Redskins on May 4.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Wilson, Aaron (June 19, 2014). "Ravens signing linebacker Austin Spitler, sources say". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Ravens Trim Roster Down To 75". Archived from the original on August 28, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Jones, Mike (January 8, 2015). "Redskins sign linebackers Sapp, Spitler to futures contracts". Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  5. ^ Keim, John (May 4, 2015). "Redskins cut 13 players, start adding UDFAs". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
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