Alex Austin CB Oregon State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Alex Austin CB Oregon State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (29%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 05/22/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (29%*) | |
| Age: 23.5 DOB: 05/22/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 81.9 | |
| Tackling: |
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61% |
| Run Defense: |
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65% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
| Zone: |
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64% |
| Man/Press: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#250
Position rank:
#46
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 2004 | ||
ESPN RATING: 74/100
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247 RATING: 80/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 252 (BUF)
Draft Profile: Bio
Alex Austin attended Long Beach Poly High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.800, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Austin opted to join Oregon State.In 2019 as a freshman Austin saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 98 snaps at cornerback for the Beavers. He recorded just 5 tackles, one assist, while adding no stops. In coverage Austin notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 80.1.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 7 games and logged 364 snaps for the Beavers. He made 23 tackles, 7 assists, and had 4 stops. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 119.5.
In 2021 as a junior Austin played in 13 games and contributed on 850 snaps. He chalked up 41 tackles, 14 assists, and added 17 stops. In the secondary Austin forced 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 76.6.
In 2022 as a senior Austin saw action in 11 games while playing 692 snaps. He logged 40 tackles, 8 assists, and made 10 stops. In coverage Austin had 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered a QB rating when targetted of 84.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield
- Willing and successful blitzing off the edge. Consideration for a move to safety with a combination of range and sure tackling.
- Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and Austin has solid ball skills.
- Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out
- Attacks the ball with authority, with quick read-and-react ability. Willing and physical tackler, flashes toughness and aggressive nature vs. the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Has poor recognition skills when facing the action in zone coverage.
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Austin is hesitant when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
Alex Austin percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Alex Austin (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
213.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
67.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.