Austen Pleasants

Pro Career:

Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with Jacksonville on 4/27/20. Released by the Jaguars on 9/5/20 and signed to Jacksonville's practice squad on 9/6/20. Signed a future contract with the Jaguars on 1/4/21. Released by Jacksonville on 8/31/21 and signed to the Jaguars practice squad on 10/8/21. Released by Jacksonville on 10/11/21 and signed to the Panthers practice squad on 10/12/21. Elevated to the Carolina's active roster on 11/27/21. Signed a future contract with Carolina on 1/11/22. Released by the Panthers on 8/22/22 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 11/9/22. Signed a future contract with the Chargers on 1/16/23. Released by the Chargers on 8/29/23 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 8/30/23. Released by the Chargers on 9/12/23 and signed to the Bears practice squad on 9/20/23. Released by Chicago on 10/21/23 and signed to the Cardinals practice squad on 11/8/23. Released by Arizona on 11/23/23 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 12/1/23. Elevated to the Chargers active roster on 12/30/23 and 1/6/24. Signed a future contract with Arizona on 1/9/24.

Pro Career:

Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with Jacksonville on 4/27/20. Released by the Jaguars on 9/5/20 and signed to Jacksonville's practice squad on 9/6/20. Signed a future contract with the Jaguars on 1/4/21. Released by Jacksonville on 8/31/21 and signed to the Jaguars practice squad on 10/8/21. Released by Jacksonville on 10/11/21 and signed to the Panthers practice squad on 10/12/21. Elevated to the Carolina's active roster on 11/27/21. Signed a future contract with Carolina on 1/11/22. Released by the Panthers on 8/22/22 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 11/9/22. Signed a future contract with the Chargers on 1/16/23. Released by the Chargers on 8/29/23 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 8/30/23. Released by the Chargers on 9/12/23 and signed to the Bears practice squad on 9/20/23. Released by Chicago on 10/21/23 and signed to the Cardinals practice squad on 11/8/23. Released by Arizona on 11/23/23 and signed to the Chargers practice squad on 12/1/23. Elevated to the Chargers active roster on 12/30/23 and 1/6/24. Signed a future contract with Arizona on 1/9/24.

2023: Spent the season between the Bears, Cardinals and Chargers practice squads and appeared in one game with LAC … active but did not play @ Den (12/31) … played on offense and special teams in the season finale vs. KC (1/7/24).

2021: Spent most of the season between the Jaguars and Panthers practice squads and appeared in one game with Carolina … made his NFL debut @ Mia (11/28) on special teams.

College:

Played 41 games (33 starts) over five years (2015-19) at Ohio … in his three years as a full-time starter (2017-19), the Bobcats ranked third in the nation in yards per rush (5.75) and eighth in points per game (37.8) and yards per play (6.70) en route to three consecutive bowl game victories … earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 2019 after starting all 13 games at LT and helping block for 2,883 rushing yards; also scored a two-yard rushing TD on a trick play … started all 13 games at RT in 2018 and helped pave the way for the Bobcats to run for 3,000+ yards for the second consecutive season (3,358) … played 11 games (seven starts) in 2017 and helped open holes for the offense to total 3,179 rushing yards … appeared in four games in 2016 … redshirted in 2015.

Personal:

Attended Dawson-Bryant (Coal Grove, OH) High School where he was a four-year letterwinner, three-time Ohio Valley Conference Champion and three-time first team All-Ohio Valley Conference honoree … also named first team all-district, an all-state honorable mention and a team captain twice … lettered in baseball and track & field and was a member of National Honor Society … majored in Physical Activity and Sport Coaching.