Austin Deculus

Austin Deculus (born March 12, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

Early life Deculus was born in Mamou, Louisiana, but grew up in Cypress, Texas, where he attended Cy-Fair High School. He was highly regarded as an offensive line prospect coming out of high school, being ranked the No. 5 offensive tackle prospect by ESPN.

College career In his freshman season at LSU in 2017, Deculus played in all 13 games on special teams, appearing only twice on the offensive line due to injuries to the team's starters.

Houston Texans (first stint) Deculus was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Houston Texans with the 205th pick overall. The Texans had previously selected his LSU teammate Derek Stingley Jr. in the first round of the draft.

On August 29, 2023, Deculus was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 30. He was waived on November 11.

New York Jets On November 13, 2023, Deculus was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

On August 27, 2024, Deculus was waived by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.

New Orleans Saints On August 29, 2024, Deculus was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He was elevated for the Saints' Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but did not play any snaps.

Houston Texans (second stint) On December 31, 2024, the Deculus was signed off the Saints practice squad by the Houston Texans.

Los Angeles Chargers On August 26, 2025, Deculus was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a conditional 2027 seventh round pick.

Tennessee Titans On March 18, 2026, Deculus signed with the Tennessee Titans. He was waived on August 31, 2026.

Personal life Deculus is a Christian.

Deculus married Sydney Taylor on April 18, 2025.