Calvin Austin

Calvin Austin

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Austin looked like an emerging player through four games last season. During that time, the receiver averaged three catches and 33 yards. However, the Steelers offense was a mess. The team relied heavily on their rushing attack. That led to Austin catching six passes for 44 yards over his last 13 games. Although it’s possible that Austin sees an increase in snaps this season, but the receiver may have to hold off rookie Roman Wilson for a prominent role in the offense. Also, it is worrisome that Arthur Smith is the offensive coordinator. The new coach will likely continue to feature the run game. As a result, Austin may not see enough targets to have a breakout season. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.16 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2022.
Leading receiver again
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 21, 2024
Austin recorded four receptions on five targets for 65 yards in Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Austin led the Steelers in receiving yards and tied for the team lead in targets due to George Pickens (hamstring) still being sidelined. The former had only six yards at halftime, though he came alive on Pittsburgh's second possession of the second half with two catches totaling 60 yards -- highlighted by an impressive toe-tapping catch that went for 44 yards. Austin has topped 60 receiving yards in consecutive games and half of his last six contests.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Calvin Austin's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
41.7
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.22
 
% Team Air Yards
19.8%
 
% Team Targets
12.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.4 Yds
 
Catch Rate
53.8%
 
Drop Rate
1.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.0
 
% Targeted On Route
17.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.76
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Pittsburgh SteelersSteelers 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

61565%
6026%
61464%
16672%
47950%
11852%
19621%
7031%
12113%
7031%
9310%
6127%
51%
00%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Ravens
Saturday, Dec 21st at 4:30PM
Overall QB Rating Against
77.9
 
Cornerbacks
70.6
 
Safeties
94.4
 
Linebackers
81.8
 
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2024 Calvin Austin Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Calvin Austin's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
162 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.32 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.07 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
135 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Austin topped 1,000 yards in his final two collegiate seasons at Memphis in 2020 and 2021, but he sustained a foot injury during training camp in August and began the year on injured reserve. The fourth-round pick returned to practice in early October but wasn't activated from IR. He's expected to be healthy heading into 2023 but will have additional competition for targets after the Steelers acquired Allen Robinson during the offseason. Austin was productive in college but could have trouble landing a fantasy-relevant role this year due to the deep receiving corps in Pittsburgh.
While the Steelers selected George Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Austin was a fourth-round selection by the team after topping 1,000 receiving yards in his final two collegiate seasons at Memphis. The 23-year-old impressed with a 4.32-second time in the 40-yard dash at the combine, and his speed should allow him to compete for a role with the Steelers as a rookie. While Diontae Johhnson, Chase Claypool and Pickens should be ahead of Austin on the depth chart heading into the season, the Memphis product could have a chance to compete for targets in Pittsburgh's pass-heavy offense if/when injuries hit.
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Lone bright spot in loss to Philly
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 15, 2024
Austin recorded five receptions on five targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
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Held to one catch against Cleveland
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 9, 2024
Austin secured one of four targets for four yards during Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
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Clears protocol for Week 14
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 6, 2024
Austin (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Expects to play Sunday
WRPittsburgh Steelers
Concussion
December 6, 2024
Austin (concussion) said Friday he expects to be cleared to play Sunday versus Cleveland, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
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Logs full practice Thursday
WRPittsburgh Steelers
Concussion
December 5, 2024
Austin (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
WR2 role in play?
WRPittsburgh Steelers
May 25, 2024
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic posits that Austin's consistency during OTAs has given the 2022 fourth-round pick a legitimate shot at the No. 2 wideout spot behind George Pickens.
ANALYSIS
Kaboly believes that it's a four-way battle for the WR2 spot between Austin, Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins and rookie Roman Wilson. It could simply come down to who quarterback Russell Wilson develops the most trust in throughout OTAs and training camp. Although he finished 2023 with 17 catches for 180 yards, Austin had a strong start to the season, accumulating 12 catches for 143 yards and a touchdown over the first four games.
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