Caylin Hauptmann
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Career Summary
Caylin Hauptmann was a Florida International offensive tackle from Los Angeles who earned recognition in the Sun Belt, entered the 2013 professional pipeline, and later spent time with NFL practice squads and the New England Patriots organization.
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Early Life
Hauptmann was born July 10, 1991, and FIU lists Los Angeles, California, as his hometown. Before FIU, he attended College of the Canyons.
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High School
FIU's biography credits Hauptmann with All-League and All-Conference honors in high school.
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College Career
Hauptmann played offensive line at FIU, starting all 12 games as a sophomore in 2010. FIU said that line helped the Panthers produce a school-record 2,438 rushing yards before the bowl game, while allowing 1.54 sacks per game. He was listed as a senior offensive tackle in 2012.
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Path to the NFL
NFL.com evaluated Hauptmann as a 2013 Florida International tackle, citing his blind-side starting experience, strength and agility. He later appeared on Cleveland's 2013 practice squad and signed a future contract with New England in March 2015.
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Career Accomplishments
Hauptmann earned second-team All-Sun Belt recognition in 2011, according to NFL.com, after helping FIU establish a single-season program rushing record in 2010.
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Playing Style
NFL.com's pre-draft analysis described Hauptmann's strength and agility as assets for a blind-side starter, while noting that he was shorter than many tackle prospects.
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23914, 00-0029840, 1991-07-10, Caylin Hauptmann, Caylin, Hauptmann
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