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.

[1] Trautman set every major school passing record and was named the Lake Michigan Conference Player of the Year as a senior.

[2] Trautman redshirted in his true freshman season at the University of Dayton, as he changed positions from quarterback to tight end.

[17] He caught a 17-yard pass from Drew Brees for his first career reception on September 21, 2020, on Monday Night Football in a 34–24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

[21] Trautman entered the 2021 season as the starting tight end for the Saints after the team released Jared Cook in the offseason.