Austin Blythe was drafted No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 27 · #248 overall
Austin Blythe Iowa Draft
Austin Blythe was drafted No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3329th at Iowa
The pick
How Austin Blythe came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 298 lbs
- Hometown
- Williamsburg, IA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 170 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3329th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13% of career value
- Final season
- 20226 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of Austin Blythe.
Temple
Clemson
Western Kentucky
Arizona
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Austin Blythe in the 2016 NFL Draft
Austin Blythe is a Center out of Iowa selected No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Austin Blythe drafted?
Austin Blythe was selected No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-blythe.
What college did Austin Blythe play for?
Austin Blythe played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Austin Blythe's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-blythe.