Andre Mintze

Andre Mintze (born September 10, 1998) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He also played for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

College career Mintze was a member of the Vanderbilt Commodores for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He finished his collegiate career with 75 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks with three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 43 games played.

Professional career

Denver Broncos Mintze signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021, shortly after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL draft. He made the Broncos' 53-man roster out of training camp. He was placed on injured reserve on October 19, 2021, with a hamstring injury. He was activated on January 1, 2022. He was waived on May 12, 2022.

Minnesota Vikings Mintze signed with the Minnesota Vikings on June 13, 2022. He was released on August 16, 2022.

DC Defenders On November 17, 2022, Mintze was drafted by the DC Defenders of the XFL. He re-signed with the team on February 8, 2024, and again on October 16, 2024.

On June 1, 2026, Mintze came out of retirement and re-signed with the Defenders.