Austin Traylor (born September 3, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of WisconsinâÂÂMadison.
Traylor was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL draft on May 17. He was waived on September 3, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 14.
On September 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad. He was released on October 4, 2016.
On November 1, 2016, Traylor was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. He was released on November 12, 2016.
On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, but was released four days later.
On December 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 2, 2017.
On September 2, 2017, Traylor was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.
In January 2019, Traylor joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football. He caught 2 passes for 12 yards in 8 games played, after which the league shut down in April.
On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 31, 2019.