Adam Trautman


Adam Trautman is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football at Dayton and was drafted by the Saints in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early life and high school

Trautman grew up in Williamsburg, Michigan and attended Elk Rapids High School, where he played basketball and football and was an All-County selection in both sports. Trautman set every major school passing record and was named the Lake Michigan Conference Player of the Year as a senior.

College career

Trautman redshirted his true freshman season as he changed positions from quarterback to tight end. As a redshirt freshman, he caught 24 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. He had 43 receptions for 537 yards and five touchdowns and was named second team All-Pioneer Football League in his sophomore season. As a junior, Trautman led the team with 41 receptions, 604 yards and nine touchdowns and was again named second team All-PFL. He was named the PFL Offensive Player of the Year and first team All-PFL after catching 70 passes for 916 yards and 14 touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career with 171 receptions for 2,295 yards and 31 touchdowns. Trautman played in the 2020 Senior Bowl, catching two passes.

Professional career

Trautman was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round with the 105th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was the first Dayton football player to be drafted since Bill Westbeld in 1977.