A versatile offensive lineman who started at both center and left tackle for North Carolina after transferring from Georgia, then signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent.
Austin Blaske spent his first four college seasons at Georgia before finishing his career as a sixth-year senior at North Carolina, where his ability to play multiple line spots made him a valuable interior and tackle option. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Los Angeles Rams to compete for a roster spot up front.
Path to the league
Blaske began his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs before transferring to North Carolina for his final two seasons. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
At 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, Blaske's calling card at North Carolina was versatility, starting 21 games over his final two seasons at both center and left tackle. He was the Tar Heels' primary starting center in 2024 before sliding out to left tackle in 2025.
2025 season recap
In his final season at North Carolina, Blaske opened the year at left tackle before a string of injuries and lineup shuffles pushed him back to center for the final four games of the regular season. That positional flexibility helped him land with the Rams as an undrafted free agent after going unpicked in the 2026 draft.
Sources
- ESPN: Austin Blaske player page
- Turf Show Times: L.A. Rams seek versatility in UDFA offensive linemen
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- North Carolina
- Hometown
- Effingham, GA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
