Austin Brinkman
Career Summary
Austin Brinkman is a long snapper from Bel Air, Maryland. He played at West Virginia before signing with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Brinkman attended The John Carroll School, where he played quarterback, defensive back, tight end and long snapper for his father, coach Ken Brinkman.
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College Career
Brinkman played long snapper at West Virginia. The Mountaineers' 2024 season review noted that he earned Phil Steele All-America recognition, and West Virginia listed him among the players who had graduated with bachelor's degrees before the 2024 regular season.
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Path to the NFL
Houston signed Brinkman as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2025.
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NFL Career
Brinkman played all 17 regular-season games for Houston as a rookie in 2025. NFL logs also list him in both of the Texans' postseason games that season.
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Career Accomplishments
Brinkman earned Phil Steele All-America recognition at West Virginia.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds, Brinkman is a long snapper.
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31433, 00-0040409, 2002-06-20, Austin Brinkman, Austin, Brinkman
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